Why does Portia say that the jew must be merciful?how does Shylock react to the suggestion?
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In act four, scene one, Antonio says that he will honor the contract, and Portia responds by telling Shylock that he must show Antonio mercy. Portia then gives her famous mercy speech, in which she eloquently elaborates on the virtue of mercy. Portia says that mercy is "twice blessed" and is considered an "attribute to God himself." After Portia encourages Shylock to drop the case by showing mercy toward Antonio, Shylock responds by saying,
My deeds upon my head. I crave the law, The penalty, and forfeit of my bond.
Bassanio then tells Shylock that he is willing to pay ten times the price of the bond in order to save his friend, but Shylock remains obstinate. Shylock's refusal to show Antonio mercy depicts his malevolent nature and portrays him as a heartless, callous individual. While Shylock can personally justify his actions, the audience views him in a negative light after listening to Portia's moving speech. Fortunately, Portia offers a strict interpretation of the contract that prevents Shylock from removing a pound of flesh from Antonio, thus saving his life.
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the Jew must be merciful because according to portia mercy is is twice blessed and is considered n attribute to God himself as portia says in her famous Mercy speech in which she eloquently elaborates on the virtue of Mercy portia encourages shylock that he must be merciful to Antonio and should drop the case by portraying the quality of Mercy showing that how important it is
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shylock on the other hand asks this question that on what compulsion should we do it and he wants the reason