Shylock: O father Abram, what these Christians are,
Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others! Pray you, tell me this;
If he should break his day, what should I gain
By the exaction of the forfeiture?
i. Who are these Christians Shylock is referring to? What is the meaning of exaction of the forfeiture?
ii. Why does Shylock say that these Christians are suspecting the thoughts of others? What does Shylock call the bond a ‘merry bond’?
iii. Why does Shylock want to offer kindness in this scene? What kind of kindness is this?
iv. Mention the wrong doings that these Christians have done to Shylock at the Rialto.
v. Mention all the conditions of the single bond. Why is it called so?
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Answers
Explanation:
O father Abram, what these Christians are,
Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others! Pray you, tell me this;
If he should break his day, what should I gain
By the exaction of the forfeiture?
A pound of man's flesh taken from a man
Is not so estimable, profitable neither,
As flesh of muttons, beefs, or goats. I say,
To buy his favour, I extend this friendship:
If he will take it, so; if not, adieu;
And, for my love, I pray you wrong me not.
Shylock again insults Christians, who are supposed to be loving and kind, for thinking the worst of him. He downplays the payment he wants as a forfeit, remarking that a pound of human flesh is not nearly as valuable as the flesh of animals which men eat. Shylock says he offers this deal in friendship (hah!) and Bassanio and Antonio can accept it or not. He just hopes that Antonio will not mistreat him for his kindness and generosity.