Act 4
Cards (12)
- Courtroom
- In a courtroom in Venice, Shylock insists on receiving his promised pound of flesh
- 2. Duke's consultation
- During a court session, the Duke consults with a lawyer named “Balthazar” who is actually Portia in disguise, for legal guidance
- 3. Pleads
- Portia pleads with Shylock to show kindness and compassion to Antonio
- 4. Offer
- Bassanio suggests using the money his wife (Jessica) possesses to pay the outstanding debt, which surpasses the required amount, but Shylock declines the offer
- 5. Only flesh
- Balthazar’s explanation that the bond involved only flesh and not blood prevents Antonio’s death
- 6. Bond
- Shylock is unable to obtain the pound of flesh he desired
- 7. Penalty
- As a consequence of endangering the life of a citizen of Venice, Shylock is required to surrender his assets
- 8. Trust
- Antonio declines his portion of compensation and instead requests that it be placed in a trust for Lorenzo and Jessica
- 9. Convert
- Additionally, Antonio insists that Shylock convert to Christianity
- 10. Leaves
- After being broken into submission, Shylock departs from the court
- 11. Payment
- Bassanio and Gratiano express their gratitude towards the lawyers, who request their rings as payment for their legal services
- 12. Submission
- Bassanio and Gratiano initially decline the request to hand over their rings
- comply when Antonio intervenes