Soliloquy

• Before this scene Salerio confirms that one of Antonio's vessels have

  been shipwrecked and shylock accuses Solanio and salerio of them

  knowing about his daughters plans to escape. They mock him. .... T00 bad

  then informed him that Jessica is in Genod and that Antonio second ship

  was shipwrecked
• In Act 3, Scene 1 of "The Merchant of Venice;

  " Shylock, a Jewish

  moneylender, delivers a poignant soliloquy that delves into themes of

  vengeance, prejudice, and the intricacies of human emotions. Shylock

  reflects on the mistreatment he endures from the Christian characters,

  particularly Antonio, who has openly insulted and spat on him. Through

  his speech, Shylock exposes his burning desire for revenge, fueled by his

  resentment towards Antonio and his longing for justice
• The soliloquy sheds light on the discrimination faced by minority groups

  in Renaissance-era Venice, underscoring the tensions between different

  cultural and religious factions. Furthermore, it reveals the inner conflict

  within Shylock, torn between his yearning for vengeance and the moral

  dilemmas posed by his actions. Ultimately, the soliloquy offers profound

  insights into Shylock's character and the overarching themes of the play,

  including justice, mercy, and the repercussions of prejudice.
• • Hath a Jew not a Jew eyes hath not a Jew hands, organs.
  • "Fed with the same food.. subject to the same diseases"
  • If you prick us do we not bleed
  • The villainy you teach me I will execute- revenge