Question

'Merchant of venice' character finally time over difficult situations. Throw light on this statement referring to the drama​

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Answer:

'Merchant of venice' is a complex play with several subplots. However, the central story might be summarized as follows. Antonio is a wealthy member of Venice's ruling class of merchant princes. His dearest friend, Bassanio, a member of the same social class who lacks Antonio's wealth, asks Antonio for a loan of 3,000 ducats, which he needs for the incidental expenses involved in wooing the wealthy and beautiful Portia. Antonio, who does not have the money on hand, borrows it from Shylock, a member of the societally despised Jewish moneylending class. Shylock inserts a condition into the bond for the loan, saying that if Antonio fails to repay him, he will be entitled to cut a pound of flesh from the Antonio's body.

Bassanio goes to visit Portia, passes the test set by her late father for prospective suitors, and wins her love. The two marry. Meanwhile, the bond for Antonio's loan has fallen due, and Antonio has been unable to pay. Bassanio goes to his aid with some of Portia's money to repay Shylock, but it is too late. There is a trial before the Duke of Venice in which Shylock demands his pound of flesh. However, a young lawyer named Balthazar, who is really Portia in disguise, comes to defend Antonio and points out that the bond entitles Shylock to flesh, but not blood.

Since there is no way to cut flesh without shedding blood, Shylock is defeated, and the Duke imposes heavy financial penalties upon him, as well as forcing him to convert to Christianity. The play ends with Portia revealing her identity to Bassanio and the revelation that Antonio's fortunes have been restored, as ships he had thought lost have now come safely to port with their cargoes.

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