How dows Shakespeare get across to the audience Shylock's mercenary nature in the act 3 scene 1
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Shakespeare makes Act 3, Scene 1 of the "Merchant of Venice" a significant moment in the play, because Shakespeare causes his audience to waffle back and forth about whether or not Shylock is truly a villainous character. Before this, the audience is certain that Shylock is not to be liked. He is a strict money lender who gouges his customers on interest rates. The fact that he loaned Antonio money interest free doesn't endear him to the audience because of Shylock's "pound of flesh" ultimatum. It's weird, creepy, and gross.
Act 3, Scene 1 shows Shylock as much more human
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