Trial Scene
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...>"It blesseth him that gives and that him that takes:"
Here Portia is still portraying a kind and patient attitude towards Shylock. This confuses the other characters present in the court, as they are becoming anxious about the risk their friend is presented with. She cleverly causes them to have fluctuations of hope and fear through out the scene to maximise her chances of success.
Portia is unable to persuade Shylock to be merciful towards the Jew.
"My deeds upon my ...
