How would you defend Shylock in the trial scene from Portia?

Explanation: Portia manages to save Antonio from gathering on her bond from Shylock by disguising herself as a male doctor and cleverly finding a loophole in the law that prevents Shylock from harming Antonio.

What was the argument presented by Portia in the court of justice?

Portia asks Antonio if he admits to owing Shylock money. When Antonio answers yes, Portia concludes that the Jew must be merciful. Bassanio begs the court to bend the law slightly in order to exonerate Antonio, reasoning that such a small infraction is a little wrong for a great right.

How did Portia win the case against Shylock?

Portia saves Antonios life by: When they both go there, Portia uses her clever wit to save Antonio. she says that sure, the words are “a pound of flesh” but she analyzes the bond and quickly finds out that there is blood written so she uses that as a advantage against Shylock and wins the case.

How does Shylock respond when Antonio meets him after he is imprisoned?

Shylock escorts the bankrupt Antonio to prison. Remembering the many times Antonio condemned him as a dog, Shylock advises the merchant to beware of his bite. Assured that the duke will grant him justice, Shylock insists that he will have his bond and tells the jailer not to bother speaking to him of mercy.

What does Portia brag about as a lawyer?

We see Portia in a new light. She makes a clever plan to save Antonio. She sends a letter to her cousin and a famous lawyer, Dr Bellario. Portia describes how bravely she’ll wear her dagger and brag of manly conquests so that she’ll be taken for a boy barely one year out of school.

How does Portia decide to help Antonio?

Portia manages to save Antonio from Shylock collecting on his bond by disguising herself as a male doctor and cleverly finding a loophole in the law that prevents Shylock from harming Antonio.

What role does Portia play in the trial scene?

Yes. Portia dresses up as a judge and attends the court where Antonio’s trial is held. She convinces Shylock not to cut out one pound of Antonio’s flesh.

Why does Portia give mercy speech?

It helps the person being pardoned and also the one who pardons. She says that being merciful and doing the right thing will not hurt Shylock.

How did Portia disguised as a lawyer turn the tables on Shylock?

Here Portia used her clever wit and turned the tables against Shylock , Portia then gives Shylock a knife to retrieve the pound of flesh but mentions that the law will not allow a drop of blood. She also tells Shylock that if he cuts more or less than a pound, he will be sentenced to death.

How does Portia’s argument affect Shylock’s decision?

Fortunately for Antonio, Portia was able to save his life and turn the tables on Shylock by the end of the trial. Her argument that Shylock must retrieve a pound of flesh without making Antonio bleed significantly impacted Shylock’s decision to harm Antonio.

What does Portia ask Antonio when she enters the court?

Portia enters, disguised as Balthasar. The duke greets her and asks whether she is familiar with the circumstances of the case. Portia answers that she knows the case well, and the duke calls Shylock and Antonio before her. Portia asks Antonio if he admits to owing Shylock money.

Why is Shylock pressing Antonio in the court?

Shylock is pressing Antonio in the court to fulfil his bond, made legally, and which Antonio has agreed to: which states that if Antonio does not repay the loan from Shylock within the agreed time, Shylock can cut a pound of flesh from his body. Antonio does not repay the loan – and Shylock is therefore entitled to his bond.

What did Antonio ask the Duke to do about Shylock?

She pointed out that any foreigner (which Shylock was) who deliberately intended to harm a Venetian would forfeit all his property to such a person and to the state. Furthermore, the duke could decide if such a person should be executed or not. Antonio intervened and asked that the proposed sanctions against Shylock be adjusted.