Question

a) According to Shylock why did he seek revenge against Antonio? (3)
b) How does Shylock compare himself to Christians and justify his desire for revenge? (4)
c) What news does Tubal bring? Who is called a ‘prodigal’ and ‘bankrupt’ and why? (3)​

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Shylock wants revenge for years of Antonio's mistreatment. Antonio hates people of the Jewish faith and always speaks badly about Shylock's merchant deals. He explains that Shylock would rather take Antonio's flesh than money to pay his debt because such an act would give him the revenge he has always wanted.

b. Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, agrees to loan Bassanio three thousand ducats for a term of three months. Bassanio assures Shylock that Antonio will guarantee the loan, but Shylock is doubtful because Antonio’s wealth is currently invested in business ventures that may fail. In the end, however, Shylock decides that Antonio’s guarantee of the loan will be sufficient assurance, and asks to speak with him. When Antonio arrives, Shylock, in an aside, confesses his hatred for the man. Antonio, Shylock says, is a Christian who lends money without interest, which makes more difficult the practice of usury, in which money is lent out at exorbitant interest rates. Shylock is also incensed by Antonio’s frequent public denunciations of Shylock. Antonio makes it clear to Shylock that he is not in the habit of borrowing or lending money, but has decided to make an exception on behalf of his friend Bassanio. Their conversation leads Antonio to chastise the business of usury, which Shylock defends as a way to thrive.

Answer 2

Answer:

Synthetic fibres are man-made fibres that derived from chemical resources (Achwal 1984). ... Viscose fibre is obtained from the cellulose; versatility allows imitating materials such as cotton or silk. Polyester is a synthetic material, strong and easy to maintain.