Question

Explain the context in which these lines are spoken?? Merchant of Venice Act 1 Scene 3​

Answer 1

Explanation:

These lines are spoken by Shylock in Act I Scene III of The Merchant of Venice. While Shylock is discussing with Bassanio the loan of three thousand ducats on Antonio's security, the merchant himself makes his appearance. ... Naturally he talks in terms of having a revenge upon Antonio.

In 1290, King Edward expelled anyone of the Jewish faith from England. While some converted to Christianity to stay in England, most of the Jewish population moved out of the country.