How does the theme mercy apply to Act 4 Scene 1

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Merchant of Venice

How does the theme mercy apply to Act 4 Scene 1

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Asked by michelle l #377949 on 6/30/2014 2:56 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2014 7:33 AM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2014 7:33 AM

In Act IV, Scene One, the Duke offers Shylock the opportunity to show mercy as opposed to justice. He asks Shylock how he can expect something (mercy) from anyone else if he is unwilling to demonstrate it himself.

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