Question

Write character sketch of Shylock and Portia based on Act 5 in The Merchant of Venice.

Answer 1

Shylock was a Jewish moneylender , who lended  bassanio 3,000 ducats without  interest , but on one condition that if he doesn't returns the money in three months , he will exact on pound of flesh from any part of bassonio's body.This actually his cunning mentality , and also cruelness.
      Portia was very rich as she was a heiress in Venice. She is loyal to her lover as she follows him . She is very smart as disguises herself as a lawyer  and saves bassanio's life .