Question

why does portia ask shylock to beg,to whom and for what
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Answer 1

Answer:

Portia orders Shylock to beg for the duke's mercy. The duke declares that he will show mercy: he spares Shylock's life and demands only a fine, rather than half of the Jew's estate. Shylock claims that they may as well take his life, as it is worthless without his estate