Merchant of Venice
Act 1, Scene 3
what does Antonio say is his personal policy regarding the charging of interest for a loan?
what does Antonio say is his personal policy regarding the charging of interest for a loan?
"Shylock, albeit I neither lend nor borrow
By taking nor by giving of excess,
Yet to supply the ripe wants of my friend,
I’ll break a custom."
Antonio's personal policy is to never lend or borrow with interest
The Merchant of Venice
Antonio does not charge any interest on loans. This is a point of contention between him and Shylock.
who is Jacob? Explain the reference to jacob
Earlier Shylock said Antonio is a good man what do bassanio and Shylock mean by good man
Antonio tells shylock that he will not lend or borrow money by taking or giving excess or advantage or interest. But he will break the custom for satisfying the needs of Bassaino