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Portia, disguised as a lawyer in "The Merchant of Venice," significantly impacts Shylock by challenging his rigid adherence to the law and his desire for revenge. She cleverly uses legal arguments to turn the tables on him, emphasizing mercy over justice and exposing the moral implications of his actions. Ultimately, her intervention leads to his downfall, as he is forced to relent and accept a fate far from his original intentions. This confrontation reveals Shylock's vulnerability and complicates his character, portraying him as both a victim and a villain.
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Who outwitted Shylock?
Portia. Of course, she had a very sympathetic judge.portia
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.
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 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 outwitted Shylock?
Portia. Of course, she had a very sympathetic judge.portia
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
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.
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 is the meaning of the speech Portia gives on mercy?
In Portia's speech she admits that Shylock has a good case in Law against her client Antonio but asks Shylock to forgive Antonio, saying that mercy is the most noble thing and that to be merciful is the most noble and Godlike thing he could do.
Who is the Protagonist and Antagonist in The Merchant of Venice?
It's a bit awkward, because there are two plots in the play. In the first, Bassanio would be the protagonist in his quest for Portia's hand, but there is no antagonist. In the second, Shylock is a kind of antagonist to Antonio's protagonist, but one does not feel that Antonio is a character of that kind of significance. This may be one reason that many modern interpreters recast the play as the Tragedy of Shylock, with Shylock as a protagonist and Portia as an antagonist.
