Merchant of Venice

Act II, Scene V, Who is the prodigal Christian?

Who is the prodigal Christian in Act 2, scene 5 that Shylock is referncing?

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By prodigal, Shylock is referring to "wasteful Christians". He is referring to Bassanio and Antonio who are trying to flatter him by inviting him to dinner. Shylock implies that Christians don't know how to take care of their money or resources.

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