The Merchant of VeniceShylock loans money to a man he despises, the merchant Antonio, only if a pound of Antonio's flesh will be due, in a court of law, upon default. Antonio borrows the money so that his friend Bessanio can travel to woo the woman he loves, Portia, whose freedom to marry is bound up in a fairy-tale decree of her father's. |
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Page xxxix
... Antonio's life . This was his settled resolve , for Jessica heard him say so soon after the bond was sealed , and in his first soliloquy , he is already looking for an opportunity to " feed fat the ancient grudge " he bears Antonio ( 1 ...
... Antonio's life . This was his settled resolve , for Jessica heard him say so soon after the bond was sealed , and in his first soliloquy , he is already looking for an opportunity to " feed fat the ancient grudge " he bears Antonio ( 1 ...
Page xlv
... Antonio , their protector . Yet in all these roles he is also a man who suffers and triumphs , speaks at times with ... Antonio is drawn firmly . Although he spurns Shy- lock , he is the " good Antonio " , the " royal merchant " , and ...
... Antonio , their protector . Yet in all these roles he is also a man who suffers and triumphs , speaks at times with ... Antonio is drawn firmly . Although he spurns Shy- lock , he is the " good Antonio " , the " royal merchant " , and ...
Page xlvi
... Antonio has given a new pledge , this time for his soul.3 The story does not allow Bassanio to show the same nobility in friendship as Antonio does ; he is dependent on his friend and can only say that he would do brave things for his ...
... Antonio has given a new pledge , this time for his soul.3 The story does not allow Bassanio to show the same nobility in friendship as Antonio does ; he is dependent on his friend and can only say that he would do brave things for his ...
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