FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Antonio is in love with Shylock’s daughter, Jessica.
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Antonio has insulted Shylock in the past.
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Antonio lends money without interest, which damages Shylock’s business.
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Antonio hates Jews.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Antonio, like most Christians of his time, was not fond of Shylock. Therefore the correct answer is Option C. Antonio is in love with Shylock’s daughter, Jessica. This is not a reason for Shylock hating Antonio.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following is not a reason Shylock gives for hating Antonio? Antonio is in love with Shylock’s daughter, Jessica.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shylock is a victim of harassment by the Christians, a victim of betrayal by his own daughter, and a victim of prejudice because he had to give up his religion due to wanting Antonio’s flesh.
Detailed explanation-4: -Q. What does Shylock say his reason is for wanting the pound of flesh over 3, 000 ducats? Q. Antonio says that to try to convince Shylock not to take the pound of flesh is like trying to ask other things not to do something.
Detailed explanation-5: -Shylock is a moneylender who lives in Venice. He is Jewish and receives a great deal of abuse for his religion. Shylock lends money to Antonio on the condition that if Antonio cannot pay him back by the appointed time then Shylock will cut away a pound of Antonio’s flesh.