Antonio , a merchant in Venice, borrowed three thousand gold coins from Shylock, a Judaic usurer, to help his friend Bassanio to get married. Shylock seized this chance as a way to retaliate Antonio for stealing his business as he lends others money without interest and even insulting him. He wrote on the contract that if Antonio cannot repay the debt within three months, he had to cut off one pound of flesh as repayment. Unfortunately due to a shipwreck, Antonio was unable to repay the debt on time, Shylock then seeked public prosecution for Antonio to fulfill the contract.On the court,Portia declares Shylock may have a pound of flesh to be cut nearest to Antonio’s heart , no more, no less.
And if Shylock lets one drop of Antonio’s blood fall, he will lose all his land and money.Portia not only saved Antonio but also made Shylock give half of his money to the city of Venice.
Venice rich merchant Antonio to friend Bassanio marriage, the Jewish usurer Sherlock borrowing, and Sherlock don't interest, as long as from Antonio who cut off a pound of flesh. Bassani O in the "gold, silver and copper box" option, embrace get beauty (Bao Xiya) to. But because of Antonio's merchant ship wrecked liquidity problems, inability to repay loans. Sherlock according to the law to fulfill its promise Antonio. Bassani O to save Antonio, but whether money or love, are not touched Sherlock, then Bassani O's fiancee Bocia disguised as lawyers, she agreed to Sherlock's request, but required to cut a pound of flesh must be exactly one pound of flesh, no more and no less, more not bleed. Shylock can not be implemented and lost property to his daughter, leaving.