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What is Shylock's reason for seeking revenge?
What is Shylock's reason for seeking revenge?
- He was scorned and mocked by Christians (correct)
- He was cheated out of half a million
- He was insulted and laughed at
- He was hindered in his business dealings
According to Shylock, what do Jews and Christians have in common?
According to Shylock, what do Jews and Christians have in common?
- Beliefs and values
- Culture and traditions
- Physical characteristics and abilities (correct)
- Social status and wealth
What does Shylock believe is the appropriate response to being wronged by a Christian?
What does Shylock believe is the appropriate response to being wronged by a Christian?
- Sufferance
- Forgiveness
- Reconciliation
- Revenge (correct)
What does Shylock claim will happen if Jews are similar to Christians in all aspects except one?
What does Shylock claim will happen if Jews are similar to Christians in all aspects except one?
What does Shylock vow to do in response to the 'villany' he has been taught?
What does Shylock vow to do in response to the 'villany' he has been taught?
What does Shylock plan to collect from Antonio as a forfeiture?
What does Shylock plan to collect from Antonio as a forfeiture?
What reason does Shylock give for seeking revenge on Antonio?
What reason does Shylock give for seeking revenge on Antonio?
According to Shylock, what is the appropriate response if a Christian wrongs a Jew?
According to Shylock, what is the appropriate response if a Christian wrongs a Jew?
What does Shylock claim will happen if Jews are similar to Christians in all aspects except one?
What does Shylock claim will happen if Jews are similar to Christians in all aspects except one?
What does Shylock vow to do in response to the 'villany' he has been taught?
What does Shylock vow to do in response to the 'villany' he has been taught?
What is Shylock's attitude towards seeking revenge on Antonio?
What is Shylock's attitude towards seeking revenge on Antonio?
What does Shylock believe about the similarities between Jews and Christians?
What does Shylock believe about the similarities between Jews and Christians?
Why does Shylock feel justified in seeking revenge on Antonio?
Why does Shylock feel justified in seeking revenge on Antonio?
How does Shylock respond to the idea of forgiveness towards Antonio?
How does Shylock respond to the idea of forgiveness towards Antonio?
According to Shylock, what should the response be if a Christian wrongs a Jew?
According to Shylock, what should the response be if a Christian wrongs a Jew?
