Question

write a summary of the chp quality of mercy​

Answer 1

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The historical facts are easily established Roderigo Lopez, physician to Queen Elizabeth I, was arrested in January, 1594, accused of plotting to poison Elizabeth and of being implicated in a scheme to destroy the English navy. This self-same Dr. Lopez is believed to be the prototype for Shylock in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE--thus the title of this work--for he was in fact a Jew. At the same time, Lopez had several daughters, and Shakespeare wrote several sonnets to an unknown “dark lady.” From these disparate facts, Faye Kellerman has created an energetic and realistic tale of Elizabethan England.

Actually, THE QUALITY OF MERCY is two separate stories which are interwoven in a most satisfactory and interesting manner. Thus, the reader is plunged into a carelessly brutal and savage era in which religious convictions, no matter how sincere, can lead to a decidedly unpleasant death. In this time of peril and intrigue Rebecca Lopez struggles with all her might to assist her family in their self-appointed crusade to rescue their fellow Jews from the clutches of the Spanish Inquisition. Meanwhile, William Shakespeare, journeyman actor and promising playwright, is obsessed with discovering the identity of the murderer of his friend and mentor, Harry Whitman.

In the natural course of literary invention Rebecca and William come together, fall in love, and undertake a series of adventures which not only serve to deepen their love but place them in deadly peril. Still, “all’s well that ends well,” and THE QUALITY OF MERCY concludes on a logical if somewhat tragic note. This work is a bit of a departure for Kellerman, who, like her husband Jonathan, normally composes contemporary detective novels, but the material does not suffer as a result. Indeed, THE QUALITY OF MERCY demonstrates Kellerman’s talent and versatility in a thoroughly convincing manner.

Answer 2

In the first stanza, the poet says that the quality of mercy is never affected by anything. It has come down on earth from heaven like gentle rain i.e. it is as gentle as the raindrop and is sent down on the earth by God Himself. Mercy is a blessing for both the giver and the taker.

To the giver, the mercy rewards him fame, appreciation and love while to the taker, it is the lifesaver, it helps him from avoiding the punishment which he would have otherwise suffered.



According to the poet, mercy is the most powerful thing in the universe. It is something which makes a king better than his crown i.e. his kingship. He walks with his sceptre (his staff when moves with him to show his sovereignty) to show his power over his subjects which makes the people honour him and fear from him.

continues from the last line of previous stanza. The might of the king might fill fear in the hearts of people yet his quality of mercy is better than his sceptre if it is in him because it is the quality of God Himself. Thus if a king is merciful, he will be liked by the people and treated like God.



According to the poet, when a king shows mercy, then his powers become like that of God because it will make even his enemy to love and respect him. The one who will receive mercy will always remain grateful to him and the people will love him more.