Why Is It Called Shylock

The word “shylock,” which has been used to refer to loan sharks, is an eponym from a Jewish character in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice.

What does word Shylock mean?

1 capitalized : the Jewish usurer and antagonist of Antonio in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. 2 : loan shark.

What kind of person is Shylock?

Shylock is the antagonist and a tragic character in William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. A Jewish merchant living in a Christian city, he comes across as greedy, jealous and vengeful.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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