The Jew Of Malta

by Christopher Marlowe

ISBN: 9789358592191

Published: 2023-07

The well-known drama "The Jew of Malta" was written by Christopher Marlowe, a well-known poet and playwright of the Elizabethan era. The tragedyomic drama explores political intrigue, religious strife, and avarice. The drama is set on the island of Malta and centers on the rich Jewish merchant Barabas. Due to his crafty and manipulative personality, Barabas is caught up in a web of lies and retaliation when the governor of Malta, Ferneze, seizes his money. Barabas schemes to reclaim his money and wreak havoc on his foes, propelled by his need for vengeance and sharp mind. The movie "The Jew of Malta" explores prejudice, religious hypocrisy, and the corrupting effects of authority. In Barabas, Marlowe challenges the audience's conception of virtue and evil by presenting a nuanced and ethically ambiguous protagonist. The conflict between religious groups and the effects of religious intolerance are other topics covered in the play. "The Jew of Malta" is a play written by Christopher...