Why does shylock drop the biblical discussion as soon as Antonio challenges him what does this say about shylock place in venetian society how do Antonio word reflect this Elizabethan perception of jews
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As Bassanio says,'The devil quotes from the holy scriptures to justify his doings'.This must be same reason why Shylock refers to a biblical incident of Jacob and Labaan to justify his behaviour of lending money with a high interest.Thia behaviour of Shylock tells us that he must be absolutely dispised by the Venetian society.Through Antonio's words,the whole perception of the Christians during the time of Queen Elizabeth ,towards Jews,is reflected.They considered Jews as the lowest strata in the community and frequently insulted them.
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