what instructions did shylock give to jessica before going to bassanio dinner party
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Shylock accepts the dinner invitation because he wishes to strengthen his advantage over Antonio. He has just caught the Christian merchant at a disadvantage since Antonio had asked him for a loan. Shylock's strategy is vested in the fact that he wants to get the better of Antonio since the Christian had repeatedly criticised, abused and mocked him. He hates Antonio.
Going to the Christian's dinner would strengthen Shylock's hand for they would surely believe him to be benevolent. Shylock does this not out of kindness but as part of a greater plot. He hopes on things going wrong with the merchant giving him power over him. Attending the dinner ensures that he does not lose any advantage over the Christians, no matter how slight, as he unequivocally declares:
...But yet I'll go in hate, to feed upon
The prodigal Christian.
Shylock had earlier mentioned that,
...I will buy with you, sell with you, talk with you,
walk with you, and so following, but I will not eat
with you, drink with you, nor
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The instructions shylock gave was to close the door and stay at home
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