Question

What if Shylock had succeeded in gaining the pound of flesh from Antonio? What

would become of Venice, and of the characters left behind? How would

Shakespeare’s play have been different? Write a narrative account or synopsis of the

events following this alternate ending.​

Answer 1

1) ☞ First thing, if Shylock succeed in gaining the pound of flesh from Antonio, he will learn that human flesh will rotten within few days and think that it is no use to him

☞ The Second thing is, Venice would laugh at him for having such kind of foolish man.

The Second thing is, Venice would laugh at him for having such kind of foolish man. ☞The third thing is, Shakespeare’s play title would be changed as The Merchant Lost , it would happen if two things which I mentioned above occurs.

2) Lorenzo is a young Christian man who is friends with Bassanio and in love with Jessica. Lancelet is the 'clown' of the play and works for Shylock. Gratiano is a Venetian who is friends with Antonio and Bassanio and wants to marry Nerissa. Tubal is a friend of Shylock's and is also a Jewish moneylender.

3) Tragedies, comedies and histories.

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