Reading The Merchant of Venice | Alexandria
Read The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare. Dissecting vengeance and prejudice, this icon exposes how mercy transcends mere forgiveness - it's the bridge between justice and peace. While most see Shylock as villain, his "pound of flesh" reveals uncomfortable truths about how we dehumanize outsiders. The play's genius lies not in condemning hate, but showing how it corrupts both victim and perpetrator.