explain the following lines
His scepter shows the force of temporal power, The attribute to awe and majesty
merchant of Venice
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Meaning: Mercy has a quality of being selfless and abundant. It does not judge anyone just as the rains from heaven fall on the entire earth be without any discrimination. Mercy is called twice blessed since it blesses both the person who receives mercy as well as the one who shows mercy.
It is mightiest in the mightiest,
It becomes the throned monarch better than his crown.
His sceptre shows the force of temporal power,
An attribute to awe and majesty.
Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings.
Meaning: It is a quality which only someone with supreme power can portray. The true might of a king is exhibited by his merciful demeanour even more than his crown. His sceptre shows the control he has on earth and adds to his majesty.
But mercy is above this sceptred sway,
It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself.
And earthly power dost the become likest God's,
Where mercy seasons justice.
Meaning: But mercy is more powerful than any earthly control. It is a quality attributed to the God who is the king of all kings therefore anyone who shows mercy raises himself and likens himself to God himself.
Therefore Jew,
Though justice be thy plea, consider this,
That in the course of justice we all must see salvation,
We all do pray for mercy
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render the deeds of mercy.
I have spoke thus much to mittgate the justice of thy plea,
Which if thou dost follow,
This strict court of Venice
Must needs give sentance gainst the merchant there.
Meaning: We all have to face our fate one day. I(f you show mercy today you will see mercy shown to you when your time comes. If you see merit in my plea withdraw your claim for the pound of flesh.
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Explanation:
The judge
The the people
The king
Mercy