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None. She was not the judge (although she is called a "judge" by the Duke, who is the real judge) and did not have the power to sentence Shylock. She did, however, advise the court that in her view Shylock fell under a statute which imposed a sentence of death or such lesser sentence as the court might see fit on an "alien" who made an attempt on the life of a citizen of Venice.
What else can I help you with?
What will happen if a slave breaks the law?
If a slave breaks the law, they would likely face punishment from their owner, which can vary depending on the severity of the offense. In some cases, the owner may choose to sell the slave or impose physical punishment.
Is there discrimination in the merchant of Venice?
Discrimination is a major theme in the Merchant of Venice. There is discrimination found between the Christians and the Jews, who hate each other because they believe in different things to one another. This is found throughout the play when Shylock the Jew is continuously put down by the Christians; he is spat on, they steal his business, they steal his servant and daughter. Shylock also is discriminative towards the Christians when he tries to cut a pound of flesh from Antonio, because he says that he is only doing what a Christian would do. Racial discrimination is also very clearly found when Portia bases her opinions of her suitors on what they look like and where they come from, instead of what sort of person they are. This is clearly found when she meets the Prince of Morocco and makes lots of side comments about him having the "devils skin". She dislikes him for the colour of his skin, not for his personality or social status.
What does case to be listed for sentence mean?
When a case is listed for sentence, it means that the court has scheduled a hearing where the judge will decide and impose the appropriate punishment or sentence for the convicted individual. This is a crucial step in the judicial process following a guilty verdict or plea.
What kind of noun is punishment?
Punishment is an abstract noun.
What happened to indentured servants if they tried to escape?
If indentured servants tried to escape, they faced harsh consequences such as longer terms of servitude, physical punishment, and sometimes even death. In some cases, colonial authorities would impose additional years of servitude as a penalty for attempted escape.
Who outwitted Shylock?
Portia. Of course, she had a very sympathetic judge.portia
What law does Portia invoke to punish Shylock?
Portia invokes the Venetian law which states that Shylock, as a foreigner, is not allowed to seek the life of a Venetian citizen. This law is crucial in determining the outcome of the trial, as it prevents Shylock from carrying out his bond with Antonio, which entitles him to a pound of flesh. By invoking this law, Portia effectively saves Antonio from the harsh penalty that Shylock seeks to impose.
Who is shylocks outwitter?
Shylock is outwitted by Portia, who finds (probably with the assistance of a real lawyer) a loophole in his contract.
Which Shakespeare play features Shylock?
You will find Portia and Shylock in the play of Hamlet.
How does portia saves antonio?
She finds a legal loophole which prevents Shylock from collecting on Antonio's promise.
Why did shylock call portia Daniel?
Shylock called Portia a Daniel because he was pleased with her judgment. He was very confident and eager about getting his forfeiture from Antonio. He also wanted to continue to tease and disrespect Antonio and his friends because he knew Daniel was written about in the Bible.
What solution does Portia offer in act 3 scene 2 in merchant of venice?
half of Shylock's money goes to Antonio and Shylock MUST become christianEither that or he has to DIE
Did shylock get his just deserts or was the punishment disproportionate to the crime?
yes
Why is The Merchant of Venice a good play?
It has a rich multiple plot, driven by the questions, "Will Bassanio get to marry Portia?", "Will Shylock be allowed to legally kill Antonio?", "Will Bassanio's failure of Portia's wedding ring test wreck their marriage?" We are interested in seeing how these issues turn out. There are some very interesting characters, especially Shylock, but also to a lesser extent Antonio and Portia. There are some wonderful speeches, especially Portia's "The quality of mercy . . ." and Shylock's "Hath not a Jew eyes?" There are a number of interesting diversions from the main plotlines--Lorenzo's elopement with Jessica, the failed suitors for Portia, Portia and Nerissa discussing the men who have come to woo Portia, and Launcelot Gobbo (a part surely designed for Will Kempe, the Chamberlain's Men's house comic.)
How does Portia save Antonio's life?
She finds a legal loophole which prevents Shylock from collecting on Antonio's promise.
What is the conflict of merchant Venice?
The conflict is between Antonio and Shylock but Shylock is hated by everyone in Venice because he was a Jew, so that's Bassanio, Portia and all the other people in the play
What does inflicted?
To impose punishment or hardship
