Question

In what way Antonio compared Shylock's villainous and wicked nature?
The Merchant of Venice ( Act 1 Scene 3)

Answer 1

Explanation: Antonio`s comparison of Shylock`s nature

• The above act relates from the story The Merchant of Venice.
• Antonio used to hate Shylock because he was a Jewish. In the same way Shylock too had reservation for Antonio as he was a Christian.
• Shylock was into the business of money lending.
• Since Antonio was also in the similar business he started lending people money free of interest which was a disruption to the business of Shylock.
• Shylock hated Antonio of providing interest free loan and also for his hatred towards the Jewish nation.
• Shylock and Bassanio were discussing about a loan to the tune of three thousands ducats for which the surety had to be Antonio.
• Before providing loan Shylock wanted to meet Antonio.
• Bassanio arranged for a dinner at her place where both of them could meet.
• Shylock during his meet cleared the air that he had no such inhibitions over having a commercial dealings with Christians but cannot mingle with them openly in society.
• He considered the act of Jewish having pork as the main reason why he cannot dine with them as it was a prohibited food in their community.
• He considered swine as a place where devils lived.
• Antonio of late had been calling Shylock a dog and even spat on his clothes.

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