Question

Why does Shylock give the example of Jacob to Antonio? What does he want to prove?

Answer 1

Shylock told the Story of Jacob and uncle Laban in order to prove that prosperity is a blessing if it is without theft and by theft he referred to changing interest by Shylock. b ut to that Antonio replies that Jacob got the lambs due to god's will not due to his trick

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Answer 2

Answer:

Shylock gave the example of Jacob to Antonio to justify his interest and his usuary. he gave this example to prove that taking interest is not wrong.

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