shylock as villain or victim

Question 1

What does Shylock’s quote ‘Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses?’ signify?

Answer 1

Shylock’s plea for equality.

This quote is from Act 3, Scene 1.

Question 2

What does Shylock mean by ‘The villainy you teach me I will execute’?

Answer 2

Shylock justifies his desire for revenge.

This quote is from Act 3, Scene 1.

Question 3

What does Shylock recall in his quote ‘You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, / And spet upon my Jewish gaberdine.’?

Answer 3

Shylock recalls Antonio’s abuse.

This quote is from Act 1, Scene 3.

Question 4

What does Shylock reveal in ‘If I can catch him once upon the hip, / I will feed fat the ancient grudge I bear him.’?

Answer 4

Shylock reveals his hatred for Antonio.

This quote is from Act 1, Scene 3.

Question 5

What does Shylock’s statement ‘I am not well. Send the deed after me.’ indicate?

Answer 5

Shylock’s defeated exit after the trial.

This quote is from Act 4, Scene 1.