Merchant of Venice

Racism is defined; as the belief that human races have distinctive characteristics which determine their respective cultures usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule and dominate others. Racism is an ongoing problem, we encounter Racism and religious intolerance in our society today. Australia is a multicultural society; many people who live here have different cultures, religion or colored skin, so racism is going to be expected …

…it was against the family beliefs, they ran away from home so they could be together. This proves that two different races and religions can get on well with each other. Tolerance and intolerance of religion and race are both shown in the play. The audience is expected to believe the enemy is the Jew and racism is shown towards them. However, at the same time love is blossoming between two people from different races.