2005年度上智大学シラバス
◆講義DL　－　（前）
O'LEARY JOSEPH
○科目サブタイトル
Shakespeare in Venice
○講義概要
We shall read The Merchant of Venice with special attention to the magic of Venetian culture as reflected in the play. We shall use the Shakespeare Made Easy edition, which gives a modern English rendering on the page facing Shakespeare's text.
○評価方法
出席状況(10%)、授業参画(10%)、リアクションペーパー(10%)、レポート(70%)
○テキスト
A. Durband, ed.『The Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare Made Easy)』 Nelson Thornes
○他学部・他学科生の受講
可
○授業計画
1Introduction. Venice in the Sixteenth Century
2England's Admiration of Venice in Shakespeare's Time
3The Merchant of Venice -- the opening scenes -- the world of business and trade -- the sea. Portia and her upper class world.
4The character of Shylock. The Jewish culture of Venice. The Ghetto. The problems of anti-semitism.
5Act II. Dimensions of comedy in the play. Romantic fairytale in the Portia scenes, clowning in the Launcelot scene, love-intrigue in the Jessica-Lorenzo scenes.
6continued
7Act III The place of tragic suspense in the plot.
8Act III The role of money in shaping the characters' destinies. Usury and capitalism.
9Act IV The court drama. The values at play: justice and mercy.
10continues
11Act V The romantic finale. Shakepeare as poet.
12continued
13Trevor Nunn's production of the play, set in twentieth century Venice.
　　
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