Merchant of Venice

Explain in what key ways Antonio and Shylock are VERY similar characters

Act IV

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They both believed their religious beliefs to be superior and looked down on those they considered infidels. In their business dealings, as well as their personalities, they are completely different men. 

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The Merchant of Venice

At the end when all the three couples , lorenzo-jessica, nerissa-gratiano, portia-bassanio are happy but shylock and antonio are left alone and unhappy