what does shylock think about Antonio
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Shylock has earlier expressed his hatred of Antonio, both for Antonio's being a Christian and for Antonio's lending money for free ("gratis"), rather than charging interest. He says that Antonio's loans lower the interest rates he can charge. Antonio spits on his clothing and beard, beats him like a dog, calls him names, and says he'll do it again. If Antonio can't pay Shylock in three months, Shylock can cut off one pound of flesh from antonios body.
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Their conversation leads Antonio to chastise the business of usury, which Shylock defends as a way to thrive. As he calculates the interest on Bassanio's loan, Shylock remembers the many times that Antonio has cursed him, calling him a “misbeliever, cut-throat, dog / And spit upon [his] Jewish gaberdine”