“Hath Not a Jew’s Eyes?” vs. “Ain’t I a Woman?” (comparison) March 7, 2010

The speeches delivered by Shylock and Sojourner Truth various similar traits. First off, the purpose of both speeches fight against a certain type of prejudice. In Shylock’s speech, he speaks against anti-semitism. From line 52-60 (Act III Scene I), he tries to show that Jews are no different from Christians. As for Sojourner Truth’s speech, she speaks for women’s rights, showing that women are just as capable as men. Secondly, both speeches poses rhetorical questions, “Hath not a Jew eyes?” in Shylocks speech and “Ain’t I a Woman?” in Sojourner Truth’s. These speeches are relatable to To Kill a Mockingbird’s because the main theme of the novel is about prejudice against negroes.