The word shylock, which refers to a ruthless moneylender, is derived from the name of a character appearing in what Shakespearean play?
- The Two Gentlemen of Verona
- Measure for Measure
- King Lear
- The Merchant of Venice
Answer
The correct answer is D) The Merchant of Venice.
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