About this episode

The episode discusses Shakespeare's exploration of character folly and complex roles in The Merchant of Venice.

Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they discuss Shakespeare's exploration of the folly of people who are put to the test, Bossanio's role (and his name), Shylock's complex role in the play, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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