Transformaiton of the Merchant of Venice into Erin Brockovich

"A MAJOR LAUNCH HAS BEEN ORGANISED TO CELEBRATE A NEW PUBLICATION OF MERCHANT OF VENICE. AS THE MARKETING DIRECTOR, SCRIPT THE SPEECH YOU WOULD GIVE TO ASSEMBLED ACADEMICS, STUDENTS AND MEDIA PERSONALITIES OUTLINING THE PLAY'S ONGOING RELEVANCE." As the marketing director of a new publication of the Merchant of Venice, I stand before you today at this celebration of its revival. This historical, Shakespearian masterpiece and the highly popular Erin Brockovich, both comprise themes such …

…them their sympathies. Alternatively we see that Masry has accumulated wealth based on shared risk. In representing the people of Hinkley, he will take 40% of what is awarded to them. However, if they do not win he receives nothing and has had to pay all the upfront and investigative costs of perusing the claim. Resultantly, the reader rejects those who selfishly and superficially pursue wealth and approve of those who use it to help others.