I hate him for he is a Christian, But more for that in low simplicity He lends out money gratis and brings down The rate of usance here with us in Venice.

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(Shylock, Act 1 Scene 3) The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano, He explains that Shylock would rather take Antonio’s flesh than money to pay his debt because such an act would give him the revenge he has always wanted. He crafts a proposal designed to punish Shylock—make him become a Christian and force him to give up money. (Portia, Act 1 Scene 2) (Singer, Act 3 Scene 2) Like many tragic heroes, Antonio’s calm acceptance and courage in this moment make him even more admired by fellow characters and readers alike. He tells Bassanio not to grieve his death because in dying, he escapes a worse fate of living in poverty in old age.

Upon the place beneath. Antonio responds to Bassanio’s declaration that he will not let Antonio die for his debts and he will step in and take Antonio’s place. I crave the law, The penalty and forfeit of my bond. Just before Portia, disguised as Balthazar during the trial scene, delivers her verdict, she tells Shylock that he will have more justice than he wants. Use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. (I.iii.46-47) Antonio speaks with Solanio about the contract he made with Shylock. The Merchant of Venice Quote 1 I am a Jew. We also learn that Antonio hates Shylock's "sacred nation," and we'll soon learn just how much of … (Antonio, Act 1 Scene 1)
While talking to Portia, Bassanio describes Antonio as kind, generous to others, and one of the most honorable men in Italy. The man that hath no music in himself, 

Antonio only cares that Bassanio see his debt discharged before he dies, a desire that reveals his self-sacrificing love. After hearing rumors that one of Antonio’s ships crashed, Solanio describes Antonio as good and honest—a person he wishes he could befriend. Let him look to his bond. (Shylock, Act 1 Scene 3) The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge? (Aragon, Act 2 Scene 9)

Let no such man be trusted. (Bassanio, Act 1 Scene 3)

IV,1,2169 (Lancelet, Act 2 Scene 2)

Antonio’s view in the face of his own death speaks to how he seems to look for the positive even in the most desperate situations. What news on the Rialto? It is twice blest:  I hate him for he is a Christian, But more for that in low simplicity He lends out money gratis, and brings down The rate of usance here with us in Venice. 2020 58. Antonio’s words also show how he wants to spare his friend guilt and sadness upon his death. Please either update your browser to the newest version, or choose an alternative browser – visit. When he believed he was to die for his debt, Antonio acted like a tragic hero ready to accept his fate. Once again, Antonio offers himself up for Bassanio’s sake.
Shylock is one of the most memorable characters from Shakespeare ’s The Merchant of Venice – arguably, one of Shakespeare’s most memorable characters ever. 59.

Antonio explains that he won’t allow such an action as he views himself as the weakest man in this situation, and as such, he should be the one to die. In the Old Testament, Daniel was considered a wise man, and served as counselor to kings.

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