Question

why does shlock wanted to take a pound of flesh instead of money​

Answer 1

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Shylock wanted to take a pound of flesh instead of money because he wanted to take revenge from Antonio.

Answer 2

• Shylock insists on a pound of Antonio's flesh to take revenge on him and to put him completely at his mercy.
• Shylock's hatred for Antonio and Christians is shown in his absurd demand.
• Taking advantage of the situation, he wants to take revenge on Antonio and all Christians, who persecuted him and his race.

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