The Merchant Of Venice

We watched the movie version of The Merchant of Venice first, in order to understand the eyepatch better. It is a famous play, written by the William Shakespe ar.

The plot of this movie is, Bassanio asks to borrow gold from his dear friend and fuddled merchant Antonio, in order to get his bride Portia, a flush(p) fair lady. Although Antonio doesnt have cash, because all of his money are his ships at sea, but he still asks the Jewish money totaler, Shylock, to lend him 3000 ducats. As we know, Shylock charges use up on his loans, but this time, he says he will 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 pay backrest after 3 months, Shylock will cut 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 letter from Antonio about Antonios lost ships and Shylock asking 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 court to render Antonio.



In the court of Venice, Shylock refuses their requests of showing mercy, and getting 6000 ducats, because he has done nothing wrong. But Shylock eventually becomes wicked of seeking a Christians life. which means he must turn half(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 money goes to his daughter and Lorenzo (guy who stole his daughter, and is a Christian). In addition, he must give up his devotion and become a Christian.

That was the part I didnt like the most. To be honest I like Shylock is my favorite character in this play, and I dont theorise he deserves that. First, Shylock did nothing wrong. He lent Antonio...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com



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