Merchant of Venice

Theme

What theme does Shylocks "death" (conversion to Christianity) relate to and why

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This works into the theme of punishment and revenge. Portia is punishing Shylock for demanding a pound of flesh from a Christian. Shylock must pay with his religion for his pride and hubris over this court case.

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