Merchant of Venice

What are the main reasons that Shylock gives for wishing revenge against Antonio?

In act iii, scene i Shylock gives a list of reasons why he wants revenge on Antonio. What are these reasons and is Shylock justified of each reason?

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1) Antonio insulted Shylock and caused him to lose money.~ "He hath disgraced me and hindered me half a million."

2) Antonio made fun of Shylock.~ "laughed at my losses, mocked at my gains"

3) Antonio humiliated him because he was a Jew and turned his friends against him.~ "....scorned my nation, thwarted my bargains, cooled my friends, heated mine enemies—and what’s his reason? I am a Jew."

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The Merchant of Venice

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