Portia:
It is not so express'd; but what of that?
'Twere good you do so much for charity.
Shylock:
I cannot find it; 'tis not in the bond.
Portia:
Come, merchant, have you anything to say?
Antonio:
But little: I am arm'd and well prepared. —
Give me your hand, Bassanio: fare you well!
a) What is Shylock's justification for insisting on the pound of flesh than the money? What example does he give
in support of his justification?
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b) Why does Portia ask Shylock to get a surgeon with him? What is her intention in asking so?
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c) In the above extract what is the line of argument of Shylock? How does it help Portia later?
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d) What is Shylock's punishment? Which old Venetian law does Portia quote regarding aliens?
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e) What is the pardon that the Duke pronounces?
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Answer:
a) Shylock insists on a pound of Antonio's flesh to take revenge on him and to put him completely at his mercy. Shylock's hatred for Antonio and Christians is shown in his absurd demand. Taking advantage of the situation, he wants to take revenge on Antonio and all Christians, who persecuted him and his race.
b) She orders Shylock to have a surgeon on hand to prevent the merchant from bleeding to death, but Shylock refuses because the bond stipulates no such safeguard. Antonio bids Bassanio farewell. He asks his friend not to grieve for him and tells Bassanio that he is happy to sacrifice his life, if only to prove his love.
c) The line is "Twere good you do so much for charity."
d) In the end – due to the efforts of Antonio's well-wisher, Portia – Shylock is charged with attempted murder of a Christian, carrying a possible death penalty, and Antonio is freed without punishment. Shylock is then ordered to surrender half of his wealth and property to the state and the other half to Antonio.
Answer:
1)Shylock insists on a pound of Antonio's flesh to take revenge on him and to put him completely at his mercy. Shylock's hatred for Antonio and Christians is shown in his absurd demand. Taking advantage of the situation, he wants to take revenge on Antonio and all Christians, who persecuted him and his race.
2)She orders Shylock to have a surgeon on hand to prevent the merchant from bleeding to death, but Shylock refuses because the bond stipulates no such safeguard. Antonio bids Bassanio farewell. He asks his friend not to grieve for him and tells Bassanio that he is happy to sacrifice his life, if only to prove his love.
3)Shylock remains deaf to reason, however, and Portia tells Antonio to prepare himself for the knife. She orders Shylock to have a surgeon on hand to prevent the merchant from bleeding to death, but Shylock refuses because the bond stipulates no such safeguard. Antonio bids Bassanio farewell.
4)Portia tells Shylock that according to the laws of Venice if any stranger or alien harms any Venetian his only punishment would be execution. The duke later shows mercy and confiscates half of Shylock's state and gives the rest of it to Antonio.
5)They are in the court of justice. Antonio is trialed in the court for the forfeiture of Shylock's bond. ... So, the Duke is sorry that he cannot save the life of Antonio.
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