Parallels between Snape and Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice"

[a_svirn]

No: HPFGUIDX 134893

 "Mari"  wrote:
> I've been thinking further about how Snape is structured as a 
> character through the series so far.
> 
> Others have mentioned possible parallels between Snape and 
> Gollum.
> 
> Another interesting parallel, however, becomes evident if you 
> compare Snape to the character of Shylock in "The Merchant of 
> Venice".
> 
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> Of course, the parallel may break down in the last book because 
> the story arc requires Snape to either make a final choice that 
> will resolve his fate, or else reveal that he has already  made it.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Mari.

Yeah, I guess since the Snape-is-a-vampire theory has been finally 
shot down by JKR, the Snape-is-a-Jew one is the next best thing. Let 
him crave for a pound of flesh rather than blood!

a_svirn