The Merchant of Venice: resumen de Act 1, Scene 3
Act 1, Scene 3 de 20 · 7 min para leer el scene
In Act 1, Scene 3, Bassanio seeks three thousand ducats for three months, and Shylock offers the loan with Antonio's flesh as the penalty for nonpayment. Despite their religious and financial hostility and Bassanio's objections, Antonio agrees to sign, trusting his ships to bring enough money before the debt falls due.
Qué sucede
- Bassanio asks Shylock for three thousand ducats, with Antonio guaranteeing repayment, while Shylock weighs the dangers facing Antonio's ships.
- Shylock refuses a dinner invitation and expresses hatred for Antonio's Christianity, free lending, and attacks on his business.
- Antonio arrives, and the men dispute whether Jacob's gains from breeding sheep justify charging interest.
- Shylock describes Antonio's insults and physical abuse; Antonio refuses friendship and tells him to lend as an enemy.
- Shylock offers an interest-free loan with a penalty of one pound of Antonio's flesh, presenting the condition as a joke.
- Antonio agrees despite Bassanio's objections, and Shylock leaves to arrange the money while Antonio remains confident about his ships.
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of The Merchant of Venice, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
En este scene
En qué fijarte
Bassanio questions the apparent kindness of the loan. His warning contrasts with Antonio's confidence that the penalty poses no danger.
Comprobación rápida
What penalty does Shylock propose if Antonio fails to repay on time?
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of The Merchant of Venice, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
Resúmenes de 15 minutos desde hoy, eBooks y audiolibros a medida que cada libro esté disponible, y libros impresos, también en letra grande, al costo de impresión.
Prueba 3 meses gratis
