The Merchant Of Venice

We watched the movie version of The Merchant of Venice first, in order to empathise the eyepatch better. It is a famous play, written by the William Shakespe ar. The game of this movie is, Bassanio asks to borrow gold from his dear friend and moneyed merchant Antonio, in order to get his bride Portia, a flush(p) fresh lady. Although Antonio doesnt have cash, because all of his money are his ships at sea, scarcely he still asks the Jewish money totaler, Shylock, to put up him 3000 ducats. As we know, Shylock charges use up on his loans, but this time, he says he ordain not charge Antonio any interest for 3 months, since Antonio hates/insults people who lends money and gets benefits from it. However, if Antonio doesnt have a bun in the oven congestrest after 3 months, Shylock will buffet a pound of flesh Antonios body. Antonio is confident that his ships will come to Venice before the deadline, so he accepts it. After marrying with Portia, Bassanio receives a lett er from Antonio about Antonios lost ships and Shylock postulation to meet his 1 pound of Antonios flesh. So Bassanio hurries back to Venice with Gratiano and money given by Portia to repay the price. Portia and Nerissa disguise as a lawyer and a clerk to go to the tap to render Antonio.

In the court of Venice, Shylock refuses their requests of showing mercy, and get 6000 ducats, because he has done nothing wrong. But Shylock in the end becomes wicked of seeking a Christians life. which fashion he must turn fractional(prenominal)(prenominal)(a) of his property to the state, and the other half to Antonio. The duke and Antonio decide to show mercy. However, Shylock must give half of his wealth to Antonio when he dies the mo! ney goes to his daughter and Lorenzo (guy who stole his daughter, and is a Christian). In addition, he must give up his reverence and become a Christian. That was the part I didnt the like the most. To be honest I like Shylock is my dearie character in this play, and I dont think he deserves that. First, Shylock did nothing wrong. He lent Antonio...If you unavoidableness to get a full essay, order it on our website: OrderEssay.net

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