Merchant of Venice

Allusion

Who does Shylock compare or allude Portia to in Act 4?

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When Shylock believes that Portia is supporting his cause he likens her to Daniel from the Bible. This is a Biblical allusion.

"A Daniel come to judgment, yea, a Daniel!"

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The Merchant of Venice