IN YOUR OPINION, WAS THIS A FAIR TRIAL? IS THE OUTCOME JUST? EXPLAIN YOUR OPINION WITH EXAMPLES FROM THE TEXT.

The trial was not fair. Yes, Shylock demanded something pretty grim but the trial was a set-up from the beginning. Portia had always meant to help Basanio and clear Antonio of debt to Shyylock. She added some pretty brutal punishment for Shylock as well.