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Which play of Shakespeare's has a moneylender in one of his key roles?
The Merchant of Venice- Shylock and Antonio are both moneylenders, one is an usurer (Shylock) and the other is not, but ends up defaulting on his debt, for which Shylock wants a pound of his flesh.
What is the name of the moneylender who wants a pound of flesh from antonio if his debt cant be paid?
Shylock is the name of the money lender
What was the trial all about in merchant of Venice?
Antonio had not paid back the loan to Shylock on time, so Shylock was applying to the court for an order saying that Shylock was legally entitled to take a pound of Antonio's flesh as their agreement stated.
Is there a biblical reference to a pound of flesh?
The phrase "pound of flesh" appears in the Bible in 1 Corinthians 6:7, where Paul writes, "Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?" Paul is trying to combat the idea of demanding one's "pound of flesh" and instead argues that love "keeps no record of wrongs". He also says that it's better to be cheated than to be unloving, and that Jesus Christ's death on the cross is an example of this type of love.
How is the bond made in The Merchant of Venice?
shylock goes to a notary to get the bond ceritifies. 3000 ducats for three months or one pound of antonio's flesh fromw hatever part of his body shylock desires.
What does shylock insist upon in merchant of Venice?
Shylock insists upon a pound of flesh.
How is Shylock's attempt at revenge thwarted in the trial scene in The Merchant of Venice?
Portia, disguised as a lawyer, shows up and argues that there is a loophole in the contract. Shylock can take a pound of Antonio's flesh, but not any of his blood. Since Shylock cannot figure out how to get his pound of flesh without shedding blood, he cannot legally kill Antonio.
Which play of Shakespeare's has a moneylender in one of his key roles?
The Merchant of Venice- Shylock and Antonio are both moneylenders, one is an usurer (Shylock) and the other is not, but ends up defaulting on his debt, for which Shylock wants a pound of his flesh.
What is the name of the moneylender who wants a pound of flesh from antonio if his debt cant be paid?
Shylock is the name of the money lender
What was the trial all about in merchant of Venice?
Antonio had not paid back the loan to Shylock on time, so Shylock was applying to the court for an order saying that Shylock was legally entitled to take a pound of Antonio's flesh as their agreement stated.
What has the author Leah Woods Wilkins written?
Leah Woods Wilkins has written: 'Shylock's pound of flesh and Laban's sheep'
Is there a biblical reference to a pound of flesh?
The phrase "pound of flesh" appears in the Bible in 1 Corinthians 6:7, where Paul writes, "Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?" Paul is trying to combat the idea of demanding one's "pound of flesh" and instead argues that love "keeps no record of wrongs". He also says that it's better to be cheated than to be unloving, and that Jesus Christ's death on the cross is an example of this type of love.
What play did shakesphere write about 7 pounds of flesh?
He didn't. He did write a play in which the phrase "a pound of flesh" occurs, and is in fact important to the plot. This play is called The Merchant of Venice. In this play the merchant, Antonio, borrows money from a moneylender, Shylock, on the condition that if the loan is not paid in time, Shylock can cut a pound of flesh from Antonio's body. Antonio finds himself unable to pay, and Shylock (who hates Antonio) is about to kill him by taking his heart, when he is foiled by the legal argument that he cannot take anything more than exactly a pound of flesh. If he takes more and Antonio dies, it is murder. Certainly taking seven pounds would be out of bounds! But the number seven does not appear together with the pound of flesh anywhere in the play.
How is the bond made in The Merchant of Venice?
shylock goes to a notary to get the bond ceritifies. 3000 ducats for three months or one pound of antonio's flesh fromw hatever part of his body shylock desires.
Describe the bond story in the play The Merchant of Venice?
Antonio borrows some money from Shylock the moneylender and promises that if it is not repaid on time, Shylock can have a pound of flesh from anywhere on Antonio's body. They have this written up and notarized in the form of a bond.
Was the law of Venice good or shakespeare made mockery of it in The Merchant of Venice?
The law of Venice was not good because they are not showing any mercy towards the culprit and so they permit Shylock to a pound of flesh from Antonio's body.And i think its quite merciless to take a pound of flesh.
Which act and scene is it when shylock asks for a pound of flesh?
He proposes this penalty when Antonio is negotiating the loan from him, in Act 1 Scene 3, around line 148.
