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Why 'Shylock' is antisemitic
And that’s what happened. Shylock’s character echoed broader European antisemitic ideas, portraying Jews as alien, dangerous ...
Trump described some bankers as "Shylocks" at the event in Iowa. He said afterwards he did not realise it was considered ...
The Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish advocacy group, also criticized Mr. Trump’s use of the word. “The term ‘Shylock’ evokes ...
The name “Shylock” derives from the name of the antagonist in William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.” Shylock, a Jew, ...