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Venice,1596. Antonio and Bassanio are friends. When Bassanio asks for 3000 ducats to chase Portia, Antonio says yes. His capital（资金）was tied up in merchant ships at sea, so he must go to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. Shylock wraps his hatred in kindness, offering a three-month loan at no interest（利息）.But if not repaid on time, Antonio will owe a pound of flesh. The Jew’s daughter elopes（私奔） with a Christian, whetting（刺激） Shylock‘s hatred. While Bassanio’s away chasing Portia, Antonio‘s ships foundered（沉没）, and Shylock demands his pound of flesh. With court assembled and a judgment due, Portia swings into action to save Antonio as a solicitor. * (1564-1616) William Shakespeare He was not of an age, but for all time. --- Ben Johnson (1641) A pound of flesh from a man’s body? Why do the Jew raise such a cruel requirement to the Christian? What kind of power can make this Christian accept this cruel contract? Is this “sacrifice” worth? Come on! Let’s go into The Merchant of Venice Contents Main Characters Brief Story Background Character Analyzing Speaking Discussion Main Characters Antonio: A merchant of Venice Bassanio : Antonio’s friend, suitor likewise to Portia Portia: A rich heiress Shylock: A mean Jew Relational Graph Debtor Creditor Friends Would-be wife husband Solicitor Brief story Analysis (plot) of the play Climax Allowed Shylock to take his pound of flesh without any blood Rising action Portia, judge, asked S to show mercy to A Falling action Shylock begged for mercy Beginning Shylock asked for his pound of flesh Ending Shylock got nothing and lost all A. The Social Information in Elizabeth Throne B. Special Social Background Reflecting in the Merchant of Venice Her forty-four-year reign had greatly increased the wealth, power and prestige of England. At home, the merchants were prosperous; the commo