For example, during the Elizabethan period, a plethora of derogatory stereotypes emerged in Shakespeare's works. And in particular in The Merchant of Venice, with the character of Shylock. Miserly, vengeful, and materialistic, Shylock occasionally appears as nothing more than a one-dimensional negative stereotype of a Jewish man. However, Shakespeare also gives Shylock several moments of redemption. One incident that stands out is during the negotiation of the agreement, when Shylock informs Antonio that "I would be your friend and have your love" (I.iii.134). Despite everything, Shylock is still willing to accept Antonio as a friend, thus challenging him