Does Shylock really want a pound of flesh, and why? My podcast discussion and explainer.

Donald H. Marks, physician scientist and third generation veteran June 16, 2022




In this podcast https://bit.ly/3aetXdz, I first explain the context in which Shylock found himself in Shakespeare's England, the restrictions on Jews at that time and how he ended up a moneylender. Then I will read Shylock's explanation for why he demands a pound of flesh.

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