Explain in your view, what is the most striking image or line from Act I of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice?
Why look you how you storm!
I would be friends with you, and have your love,
Forget the shames that you have stain’d me with,
Supply your present wants, and take no doit
Of usance for my monies, and you’ll not hear me
This is kind I offer.
I find these lines said by Shylock very powerful, as he is angry that Antonio is being mean to him, despite the fact that Shylock already agreed to the deal. These lines also have a hidden meaning to it. If a person I hate tried to borrow money from me, I would definitely say no. It makes me wonder, why would Shylock go through all that trouble to get him money, especially when he hates Antonio? This proves that Shylock has a plan with the money lending plot.
