Jessica (The Merchant of Venice) Shylock's line's adherence to the Jewish faith. Literary critics have historically viewed the character negatively, highlighting her theft of her father's gold, her betrayal of his trust, and apparently selfish motivations and aimless behaviour. Since the end of the 20th century their views have been more moderate and nuanced, pointing to an alternate reading that allows her actions to be motivated by love and generosity, and being driven by Shylock's own tyrannical and immoral behaviour. The central plot of "The Merchant of Venice" is relatively straightforward: Antonio borrows money from Shylock to help his friend, Bassanio, court Portia, but, through
S. Ramaswami Mudaliar was conferred on "1 January 1891" Mudaliar's birthday is celebrated each year through a public function at his choultry opposite to Central Railway station . The function is organised by Ramaswamy Mudaliar charities which is managed by AGOT of Madaras High Court. S. Ramaswami Mudaliar Raja Sir Savalai Ramaswami Mudaliar (1840–1911) was an Indian merchant, "dubash", politician and philanthropist who was known for his wealth. He was also one of the early leaders of the Indian National Congress. Ramaswami Mudaliar was born in 1840 to a building contractor from Pondicherry. His father had been declared insolvent and moved to Madras