Merchant of Venice

HOW IS OTHERS' TREATMENT OF THEIR SLAVES COMPARABLE TO SHYLOCK'S TREATMENT OF HIS 'POUND OF FLESH?'

FROM ACT 4, SCENE 1

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There isn't a lot about Christian treatment of slaves. The Duke is shocked at Shylock's demand he does say that even, what Christians consider barbarians, would not enact such a vile deed of cutting flesh off another person.

From stubborn Turks and Tartars never trained To offices of tender courtesy. We all expect a gentle answer, Jew.Act 4 sc 1