True Christian Kindenss? The word “kind” can be defined as “sympathetic and generous” or “natural, following one’s nature.” The term mercy combines these ideas into a fitting idea in the play. Mercy can be defined as “kind and considerate treatment that you show someone, especially when you forgive them or do not punish them.” The idea of mercy in the Merchant of Venice is used to develop the ideas of Christian society versus the invader to this society, Shylock. Mercy is clearly of greatest importance to the Christians in this text. It is mentioned in the trial scene by two characters--the Duke, 3 times, and Portia, in her guise as the lawyer Balthazar, 10 times. Mercy is never mentioned by Shylock, implying either that he does not believe in it, or that he sees a hidden motive behind the Christians' insistence that he should b....

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