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What is meant by 'a moiety o principal'?why does Duke request Shylock to have mercy on Antonio? Line no.25 of act IV scene I of Merchant of Venice. Help me out with this question. I will mark you as brainliest.

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Answered by BrightOne
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Shylock did not pay heed to mercy pleas

Shylock did not pay heed to mercy pleasThe Duke tells Shylock to have some mercy, otherwise it would be Antonio's last hour. Antonio had been unfortunate enough and now everyone expects Shylock to have mercy on him. Also, he reminds Shylock that he would gain nothing out of Antonio's flesh.

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Answered by tanya42383
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moiety of the principal means "portion of the amount that was lent ". Duke is saying this to shylock to forgive a portion of the principal(3000 ducats).

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