MENTION THE TWO SIMILES OR COMPARISONS USED BY ANTONIO TO SHOW THE WICKED NATURE OF SHYLOCK
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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.
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When his best friend Bassanio asks for a loan of 3000 ducats, he is unable to offer cash, but agrees to act as a bond. He enters a contract with the moneylender, Shylock, which says Antonio will owe Shylock one pound of his flesh if the loan is not repaid within three months.