Question

Why did Shylock drop the case? ( The Merchant of Venice ) ​

Answer 1

Answer:

When Shylock finds out that he cannot even take the original three thousand ducats in place of the pound of flesh, he drops the case, but Portia stops him, reminding him of the penalty that noncitizens face when they threaten the life of a Venetian.

Answer 2

Answer

When Shylock finds out that he cannot even take the original three thousand ducats in place of the pound of flesh, he drops the case, but Portia stops him, reminding him of the penalty that noncitizens face when they threaten the life of a Venetian. ... Shylock consents and departs, saying simply, “I am not well”