Notes For All Chapters – Balbharati English Class 6
The Merchant of Venice
Important Characters
- Antonio – A kind and wealthy merchant.
- Bassanio – Antonio’s best friend, who wanted to marry Portia.
- Portia – A smart and rich lady, who saved Antonio in court.
- Shylock – A strict moneylender who wanted revenge on Antonio.
- The Duke – The judge in Antonio’s court case.
The Three Caskets Test
- Gold Casket: “Whoever chooses me shall gain what many men desire.”
- Silver Casket: “Whoever chooses me shall get as much as he deserves.”
- Lead Casket: “Whoever chooses me must give and hazard all he has.” (Bassanio chose this and won Portia.)
Key Court Scene Events
- Shylock refused to accept money and wanted Antonio’s flesh.
- Portia, as a lawyer, said Shylock could take flesh but not shed blood.
- Shylock lost the case and had to show mercy.
- Antonio was saved, and later his ships returned safely.
Moral of the Story
- Kindness is greater than money.
- Revenge leads to loss, but mercy leads to happiness.
- Greed can make people blind to what is right.
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