Merchant of Venice act 4 Scene 1 how is the duke merciful? Asked by angelina b #220777 on 2/5/2012 5:13 PM Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/5/2012 5:48 PM
The duke declares that he will show mercy: he spares Shylock’s life and demands only a fine, rather than half of the Jew’s estate.