夏洛特是很多人熟知的莎士比亚戏剧中人物。他那残酷的言行举止几百年来深入人心。他不仅残酷﹑吝啬,而且凭借收高利贷聚敛财富,成为威尼斯的商人。他的这些特质来源于他自身的性格与一定的历史背景。在两千年前,犹太人因为他们的勤奋﹑聪明而导致了被怨恨和不信任。他们心中所具有的残酷就来源于日积月累的种族歧视。夏洛特也是其中一员。夏洛特因基督徒而带来的困扰从戏剧一开始就显现出来。他是一个犹太人,也是受压迫的少数人中的一员——残忍而贪婪。他的女儿杰西卡带着钱离开了家,从而加深了他心中仇恨的火焰。他无法接受谦逊的女儿与一个基督徒私奔,随之而来的是一系列复仇的行为。本文对夏洛特进行了人物性格上的分析,从而找到他做出的一些不能让人理解的行为的根源。 Charlotte is a well-known figure in Shakespeare’s plays. His cruel demeanor has been deeply rooted for centuries. Not only was he cruel and stingy, he also became a merchant in Venice by collecting money and loan to amass wealth. These characteristics of his origins in his own character and a certain historical background. Two thousand years ago Jews were hated and distrusted because of their diligence and intelligence. The cruelty in their hearts stems from the ravages of racial discrimination. Charlotte is also one of them. The troubles caused by Charlotte’s Christians have been evident from the very beginning of the play. He is a Jewish and a member of the oppressed minority - cruel and greedy. His daughter Jessica left the house with money, deepening the flames of hatred in his heart. He could not accept the modesty of his daughter to run away with a Christian, followed by a series of acts of revenge. This article analyzes Charlotte’s characterization in order to find the roots of some of his incomprehensible behaviors.