Why Does Shylock Hate Antonio?

Question

In The Merchant of Venice, why does Shylock hate Antonio

Asked by #379725 on 7/27/2014 3:22 PM

Last updated by Paige Y #633227 on 4/1/2017 8:37 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 7/27/2014 3:35 PM

Shylock hates Antonio for a variety of reasons;

1) Antonio is a Christian.

"I hate him for he is a Christian...."

2) Antonio lends money without interest.

3) Antonio bullies him because he is a Jew.

"You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine."

The Merchant of Venice

Answered by jemimah s #631373 on 3/28/2017 10:36 AM

He hates all good jews

Answered by Paige Y #633227 on 4/1/2017 8:37 AM

Shylock hates Antonio because:

1) he is a jew and them religions hated each other

2) he lost the trial

3) he was made by Antonio to become a Christian at the end of the play

4) Antonio lent out money