Shylock is a Jewish moneylender in Venice. He is unpopular with other characters who accuse him of practising usury. This means lending money with outrageously high rates of interest . The merchants, such as Antonio, curse and spit at Shylock because they believe this way of making money is immoral.They also seem to despise him for his culture and religion. Even his daughter, Jessica, finds Shylock unbearable and she runs away from home, taking with her a chest of money and jewels.
Shylock offers to loan Antonio (and therefore Bassanio) the sum of 3000 ducats, but instead of charging any interest he says he will take one pound of Antonio’s flesh if the money is not repaid.
Called a "Clown," Launcelot is a foolish young man who was formerly Shylock's servant but has just gone to work for Bassanio. Antonio, Bassanio's friend, has guaranteed his loan. Shylock was angry and insulted because Antonio was publicly criticizing him for usury, and Shylock had accused him of calling him a "dog."
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Shylock is a Jewish moneylender in Venice. He is unpopular with other characters who accuse him of practising usury. This means lending money with outrageously high rates of interest . The merchants, such as Antonio, curse and spit at Shylock because they believe this way of making money is immoral.They also seem to despise him for his culture and religion. Even his daughter, Jessica, finds Shylock unbearable and she runs away from home, taking with her a chest of money and jewels.
Shylock offers to loan Antonio (and therefore Bassanio) the sum of 3000 ducats, but instead of charging any interest he says he will take one pound of Antonio’s flesh if the money is not repaid.
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Called a "Clown," Launcelot is a foolish young man who was formerly Shylock's servant but has just gone to work for Bassanio. Antonio, Bassanio's friend, has guaranteed his loan. Shylock was angry and insulted because Antonio was publicly criticizing him for usury, and Shylock had accused him of calling him a "dog."
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