Question

. ‘Why are you waiting Shylock? Take your pound of flesh.’
i. Whose flesh did Shylock want and why?
ii. What does this tell you about Shylock?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Why? "Say," says Shylock, "it is my humor." In other words, Shylock wants the pound of flesh for no rational reason. He wants it only because of "a lodged hate and a certain loathing" for Antonio. Bassanio then tries to reason with Shylock — but without success.

Answer 2

Answer:

(i)Shylock wanted Antonio’s flesh as he had accepted a bond which results in this situation if he did not pay back shylock in time.

(ii)Shylock is a vengeful person who shows no partiality or kindness to people who despise him. When he is given his opportunity to take revenge he doesn’t think twice.

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