Question

"why then the devil give him good of it" meaning

Answer 1

PORTIA

Thou shalt have nothing but the forfeiture

To be so taken at thy peril, Jew.

meaning:-

PORTIA

You will have nothing but the penalty owed to you, which you can take at your own peril, Jew.

SHYLOCK

Why then, the devil give him good of it!

I’ll stay no longer question.

meaning:-

SHYLOCK

Well then, I hope the devil gets him for this! I won't stay here any longer to argue.

Answer 2

Answer:

The phrase "why then the devil give him good of it" is a phrase that wishes someone ill luck.

Explanation:

• The phrase is from Shakespeare's play titled "The Mechant of Venice" and is said by Shylock.
• Shylock is a Jewish merchant who has now come upon times.
• The phrase in the literal sense is the expression of a wish that someone who committed a wrong is punished in evil ways by the devil.
• Shylock is defeated and is aware of it. Once more, he attempts to leave, but Portia prevents him.
• Another law states that if a foreign national directly or indirectly seek the life of a Venetian, the would-be victim receives half of his property and the other half goes to the state, while the Duke decides the fate of the would-be murderer.
• Portia encourages Shylock to request mercy from the Duke.

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