Shylock

• Shylock was skilfully conveyed through his qualities.Shylock is vengeful.Shylocks venegefulness is cleverly conveyed through the key scene act 1 scene 3.In this scene shylock is approached by Antonio to loan him a sum of 3000 ducats.Shylock is hesitant to do so,as he recalls when Antonio diminished hil as a person and he behaved in an unpleasant manner.This is evident in the play when shylock states “you call me misbeliever cut throat dog“ and “you spit upon my Jewish gaberdine“.
• His vengefulness is illustrated as he has piled up everything that has been previously said to him By Antonio. He also takes advantage of Antonio‘s desire to borrow from him. Giving that the loan condition was brutal Antonio said “I shall seal unto this bond.” Shylock is confident that Antonio would end up forfeiting a bound of flesh as his ventures are at sea.
• His vengeful nature is powerfully depicted in Shakespeare’s play in act four scene one of the merchant of Venice. After the three month period ended, shylock brought Antonio to court since he was unable to prepare the loan because of this financial situation.
• The duke urges him to soften his heart but he responded by saying “Tis mine and so I will have it”. From this quote it is evident that he feels that he owns the pound of flesh because of Antonio‘s failure to pay back the loan. In Court a lawyer appears to defend Antonio however this lawyer was Portia. He stated that the quality of mercy is not strained/it’s enthroned in the hearts of kings.
• The speech urges shylock to be merciful but he refused. in the end his vengeance landed him in the wrong direction because his bond was illegal because he intended to murder a citizen. He now has to forfeit his wealth to his daughter and her husband and become a Christian he has no choice but to obey.
• In conclusion I think the quality of being vengeful for was vividly conveyed through the key scenes chosen and some of the quotes portrayed an aggravated tone which matches his vengeful personality.