Drama to Film Follow a scene from William Shakespeare's original play to the scene as realized in Trevor Nunn's television adaptation of the stage production. Since Nunn does not change Shakespeare's language, how does he transpose the Elizabethan world to a more contemporary Venice between the wars? How does this interpretation enhance (or detract from) the original message of the play? Shylock's defense Play | Script | Film Essays + Interviews | Who Was Shakespeare? Drama to Film | Story Synopsis | Will's Words | Who's Who Teacher's Guide | The Forum | Links and Bibliography Home | About The Series | The American Collection | The Archive Schedule & Season | Feature Library | eNewsletter | Book Club Learning Resources | Forum | Search | Shop | Feedback ©