Question

What does Shylock say about the way slaves are treated in order to justify

that he is entitled to what he has ‘dearly bought’ – a pound of Antonio’s

flesh?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Shylock is a Jew who lends money to his Christian rival Antonio, setting the security at a pound of Antonio's flesh. When a bankrupt Antonio defaults on the loan, Shylock demands the pound of flesh.