| I hate him for he is a Christian:but more, for that in low simplicityHe lends out money grants and brings downThe rate of of usance here with us in Venice | Shylock lines 36-39 Act 1 scene 3Shylock hats Antonio because he is a Christian and even more so because since he does not pay interest so he brings damage to Shylocks moneylending business |
| He hates our sacred nation, and he rails,Even there where merchants most do congregate,On me, my bargains and my well-won thrift, which he calls interest. Cursed be my tribe if i forgive him. | Shylock lines 42-46 Act 1 scene 3Shylock is saying that Antonio has criticised his religion, insulted him |
| You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine | Shylock lines 105-106He is saying that Antonio has called Shylock a cut-throat dog (killer) and has spat on his robe. |
| I am as like to call thee so again, to spit on thee again, to spurn thee too | Antonio lines 124-125He says to Shylock that I would do all that again (kick and spit on him) |
| If you repay me not on such a day,In such a place, such sum or sums as are Expressed in the condition, let the forfeitBe nominated for an equal pound Of your fair flesh, to be cut off and takenIn what part of your body pleaseth me | Shylock lines 140-145He is basically saying that if Antonio does not pay back loan in time Shylock will take a pound of flesh from wherever he wants |
Merchant of venice : Act 1 scene 3
July 9, 2019