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Playing Humanity: Comparing Shylock and Antonio Lesson PlanPlaying Humanity: Comparing Shylock and Antonio Lesson Plan
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Playing Humanity: Comparing Shylock and Antonio

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Students read a scene of "The Merchant of Venice" and write remarks by Antonio and Shylock that indicate traits of their personalities. They enact both characters and discuss the treatment of anti-Semitism, bigotry, persecution and mercy.

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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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2005
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