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Summary of merchant of venice act 4 scene 1

Answer 1

This is very important scene of the play which is known as trial scene .In this scene, Antonio is standing in the front of the Duke of Venice while Shylock,Bassanio and all others are also present.Bassanio begs to Shylock for taking three times of the money but Shylock said that he had taken an oath to have 1 pound of flesh from Antonio's breast .Even the Duke also pleaded in front of Shylock to take some other thing .At the mean time ,the servant informed the Duke that a young lawyer has came especially for this case hearing.Then Portia dressed as the young lawyer came and informed the Duke that Mr Bellario has sent him in place of his to give verdict,he also said that a another lawyer has also come which was actually Nerrisa as his assistant.then the hearing of the case started ,The young lawyer using his superb mind saves Antonio and Bassanio.Shylock then realized his fault but that time was too late to apologise and he had not been given any money and further he had to give away his half property to his daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Lorenzo.Antonio was very happy.Bassanio and Gratiano gave away their engagement rings to the lawyer and assistant.They all went back Belmont and there Portia tells all the truth and then they lived happily their life .
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Answer 2

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Trial Scene Of Merchant Of Venice

Act IV, Scene I of William Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice involves the climactic court scene in which Shylock and Antonio confront one another, in person, before Portia, who will determine Antonio's fate.

The trial scene is perhaps the most important scene of the play 'The Merchant of Venice'. It is the scene which sets the ground for logic, justice, and righteousness. The trial is perhaps the most crucial scene in the play. In Act IV, Scene I, Shylock demands the right to cut a pound of flesh from Antonio's body. The court's decision determines Antonio's fate. The duke appeals to Shylock's sense of compassion, to no avail. The cunning Shylock, smitten by his prejudice, wants to ruin Antonio on the basis of the bond signed by Antonio. Shylock states that there was an agreement between Antonio and him, so the agreement should not be broken. He has no mercy and is eager to take the life by cutting a pound of flesh from the body of Antonio.

When Portia and Antonios reach there, Portia uses her clever wit to save Antonio.

Portia says the bond allows for a pound of flesh, but not for the shedding of blood. Shylock can take the pound of flesh but he cannot take any blood. He would forfeit all of his goods to Venice. Shylock takes a drop of Christian blood from Antonio, then the law of Venice states that Venice can confiscate his land and goods. Shylock has already refused the offer in court, and he will receive only the law, just as he asked for.

Portia is the central figure of the dramatic trial. Her role is significant. Her verdict of the trial is symbolic of the victory of good overcoming evil. The Merchant of Venice is the conflict between self interest and love. Shylock loses the case, all his properties and his dignity.