Explanation: The above line has been said by Bassanio in the play “The Merchant of Venice”. Bassanio
pleads to the Duke to take a decision that would be considered a little wrong but would be a great and right decision
. The context here is about the money which Shylock had lend Bassanio under the name of Antonio.
(iii) What does Bassanio mean by “Wrest once the law to your authority: To do a great right, do a little wrong”? What reply does Portia give? Answer : Bassanio wants to
save his friend from the evil that is planned by Shylock. He asks
the Duke to exercise his authority and alter the law so that Antonio could be helped.
Who said to do a great right do a little wrong?
William Shakespeare
Quotes
To do a great right do a little wrong.
What would happen if Shylock does not take the penalty?
Shylock shall have “nothing but the penalty” — “just a pound of flesh” — no more, no less. And if he takes even “in the estimation of a hair” more than a pound of flesh,
he will die and all his goods will be confiscated
.
What is Portia’s appeal to Shylock in the play The Merchant of Venice?
Both the Duke and Portia appeal to Shylock,
imploring him to be merciful in enforcing his demand for the penalty
. When their pleas fail, Portia allows the enforcement of the penalty but only as strictly construed.
What is the great right and little wrong mentioned here?
Explanation: The above line has been said by
Bassanio
in the play “The Merchant of Venice”. Bassanio pleads to the Duke to take a decision that would be considered a little wrong but would be a great and right decision. The context here is about the money which Shylock had lend Bassanio under the name of Antonio.
What is the meaning of the phrase a Daniel come to judgment?
Filters. (idiomatic)
One who wisely settles a difficult matter
.
What judgment shall I dread doing no wrong?
90What judgment shall I dread, doing no wrong?
Because you bought them
. Shall I say to you, 95“Let them be free!
What light does Antonio’s speech throw on?
(d) What light does Antonio’s speech throw on his character? Ans.
Antonio has forfeited the bond and therefore has to pay the penalty as mentioned in the bond
. He tells the Duke that he is ready to accept whatever the judgement the court gives.
What did Shylock do immediately after this?
Shylock agrees to lend money to Bassanio in a ‘kind’ way, that is, he says he will give them money on zero percent financing. However, immediately after this, he
urges Bassanio and Antonio to come to the notary with him
so that he can add a little clause to their deal just for a joke.
Does Shylock convert to Christianity?
Portia orders Shylock to beg for the duke’s mercy. … Shylock claims that they may as well take his life, as it is worthless without his estate. Antonio offers to return his share of Shylock’s estate, on the condition that
Shylock convert to Christianity
and bequeath all his goods to Jessica and Lorenzo upon his death.
Is Shylock a villain or a victim?
Shylock is a
combination of both victim and villain
in The Merchant of Venice. He is a victim of discrimination and mistreated by Antonio and his daughter, Jessica. Shylock’s greedy, vengeful nature is what makes him a villain, which helps drive the plot of the play.
Why did Shylock call Portia a Daniel?
Because Portia seems to be ruling for Shylock, he calls her a
Daniel to praise her mercy and wisdom
. (It also reminds audiences that he’s Jewish, since Daniel’s story is found in the portion of the Bible that Jews and Christians share.)
What was Portia’s decision reasonable or just?
In the end, the verdict is that
half of Shylock’s wealth goes to the state
and the other half goes to Lorenzo and Jessica when he dies. He is also to immediately become a Christian. Shylock consents. The verdict seems fair if in fact Shylock’s intent was to kill Antonio.
Who Is the Real Merchant of Venice Why?
Answer: Because he was a merchant and he lived in Venice .
He was a kind and generous man who used to lend money as a hobby
. He did not charge any interest on the money due to which it brought down the interest rate in Venice affecting businesses of Shylock and other professional moneylenders.
What did Shylock say about mercy?
After all, even when Bassanio offers Shylock three times the amount of money lost, Shylock still refuses; he “crave[s] the law, the penalty and forfeit of [his] bond.” And it’s here that Shylock practically condemns himself; he says, “
my deeds upon my own head
.” In denying Antonio any mercy, he is inadvertently denying …
