Take then thy bond, take thou thy pound of flesh. These words are uttered by a Shakespearean heroine in one of his most popular comedies, which has raised numerous questions related to anti-semitism.
- Henry V
- The Taming of the Shrew
- Richard III
- The Merchant of Venice
Answer
The correct answer is D) The Merchant of Venice.
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