Importance of the trial scene in the merchant of venice
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the trial scene which is the act 4 gives the most importance to this play. this act
gives us the clarity by proving shylok guilty, and justice to antonio
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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 perhaps the most important scene of the play 'The Merchant of Venice'. It is the scene 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.
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.
Portia explains that the bond allows for a pound of flesh, but not for the shedding of blood. If Shylock takes a drop of Christian blood from Antonio, then the law of Venice states that Venice can confiscate his land and goods.
Shylock has already refused the offer in court, and he will receive only the law, just as he asked for. Portia uses that as a advantage against Shylock and wins the case.