Question

explain the line( from merchant of Venice)
if he should break his day what should I gain by the exaction of the forfeiture ​

Answer 1

According to these lines,  the penalty is just for humorous purposes and he would not get anything from a pound of human flesh.

Explanation:

• These lines are spoken by Shylock. Antonio also agrees to the term stated by Shylock.

• This question is from the famous play written by William Shakespeare.

• It is set in Venice. The main characters of this play are Antonio, Shylok, Portia, etc.

Answer 2

According to these lines, the penalty is just for humorous purposes and he would not get anything from a pound of human flesh. Explanation: These lines are spoken by Shylock