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What could the Duke, law and influential citizens do to prevent Shylock from
taking his cruel forfeiture?​

Answer 1

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It would damage Venice's reputation as a just state in which the rights of all traders are protected.

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Answer 2

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If the duke refuses to give him his legal due, it will bring a bad name to the rule of law in Venice. As for Bassanio, Shylock dismisses him even more rudely. When Bassanio asks the Jew why he is giving such unreasonable answers, the Jew retorts that he is not bound to please him with his answer.