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Old 03-08-2008, 01:38 AM   #1
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this paragraph

ANTONIO
Why, fear not, man. I will not forfeit it.
Within these two months—that's a month before
This bond expires—I do expect return
Of thrice three times the value of this bond.


SHYLOCK
O Father Abram, what these Christians are,
Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others!—Pray you, tell me this:
If he should break his day, what should I gain
By the exaction of the forfeiture?
A pound of man's flesh taken from a man
Is not so estimable, profitable neither,
As flesh of muttons, beefs, or goats. I say,
To buy his favor I extend this friendship.
If he will take it, so. If not, adieu.
And for my love I pray you wrong me not.

SHYLOCK
Then meet me forthwith at the notary's.
Give him direction for this merry bond,
And I will go and purse the ducats straight,
See to my house left in the fearful guard
Of an unthrifty knave, and presently
I will be with you.

ANTONIO
Hie thee, gentle Jew.

BASSANIO
I like not fair terms and a villain's mind.

ANTONIO
Come on. In this there can be no dismay.
My ships come home a month before the day.




What issues can we think of and discuss regarding this paragraph,
I had "the conflict between christianity and non-belief.",
"stereotypical thinking against non-believer", and "the pure evil of shylock".

Anymore?
I'll be appreciated if anyone can brought up something,
anything will do.
Thanks a lot.
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