Shylock
Example Sentences
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But before Page reaches Iago, he spends time with Shylock from the “The Merchant of Venice.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2026
He also found success as a director on productions of Shylock, JM Barrie and The Life And Loves Of Edith Wharton, all of which toured internationally.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2025
He played Shylock in a 2005 production of “The Merchant of Venice” and Gremio in “The Taming of the Shrew,” among many other roles.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 24, 2023
In this version, Shylock is more sympathetic because we get a clearer view of the other characters’ flaws.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2022
I suddenly wondered if my father was really like Shylock.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
