The Merchant of venice!?

Question

Hi in act 4 scene 1.. do you think Shylock was treated fairly?!? Please help me I don't understand it... 10 points for best answer thanks... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Answer 1

Yes and no, he treats Shylock with respect up until the end, and then wanders into classic antisemitism. In many ways Shylock was within his rights and following the law, but his demand for a pound of flesh was out of line. I believe Shakesphere was trying to set up an interesting moral dilemma for discussion and succeeded very well.