EXPERTS PLEASE EXPLAIN THE TRIAL SCENE IN MERCHANT OF VENICE PLAY......
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Trial Scene Of Merchant Of Venice:
Act IV, Scene I of William Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice involves the climactic court scene in which Shylock and Antonio confront one another, in person, before Portia, who will determine Antonio's fate.
The trial scene is an important scene of the play 'The Merchant of Venice' which sets the ground for logic, justice, and righteousness. Shylock, smitten by his prejudice, wants to ruin Antonio on the basis of the bond signed by Antonio. The fact that Shylock brought a knife to court reveals his merciless and cruel intention.
When Portia and Antonios reach there, Portia uses her clever wit to save Antonio. she says that sure, the words are "a pound of flesh" but she analyzes the bond and quickly finds out that there is no "blood" written in it. So she uses that as an advantage against Shylock and wins the case.
The ending of the Trial Scene is satisfactory. Shylock was compelled to comply with the law and divide his properties equally between the city of Venice and Antonio. The play ended with Bassanio and Portia getting married happily. The merchant ships of Antonio returned to port safely. The trial scene is symbolic of the victory of good over evil, love over hate.