Antonio is now convinced that he knows the reason for Shylock’s insistence on claiming his bond. What is it, use quotes from the text to support your answer.
he seeks my life, his reason I well know.
Why can the Duke not ‘deny the course of law’ according to Antonio?because that would threaten the security of all foreign merchants in Venice.
What does Antonio seem resigned to his fate? What two important realizations is this based on?because Antonio let others escape Shylock's bond.
If the judge lets Antonio off, he has to let everyone out.
Do you think Antonio’s feelings towards Bassanio have changed since the beginning, why?
Is it easier to show mercy or look for revenge?
Is justice the same as fairness?
Is true justice possible in this case?
Why can the Duke not ‘deny the course of law’ according to Antonio?because that would threaten the security of all foreign merchants in Venice.
What does Antonio seem resigned to his fate? What two important realizations is this based on?because Antonio let others escape Shylock's bond.
If the judge lets Antonio off, he has to let everyone out.
Do you think Antonio’s feelings towards Bassanio have changed since the beginning, why?
yes, he had hope that Bassanio would pay him off but now he just hopes he will be there to see him die.
Shylock refuses to consider the idea of Mercy but demands Justice. Consider the following ideas:
Is mercy the same as forgiveness?
No
Is it easier to show mercy or look for revenge?
Its easier to show mercy
Is justice the same as fairness?
yes
Is true justice possible in this case?
no
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