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WAEC Literature in English 2004 Question 42

Question 42

Set Text: The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice (Act III Scene I)
The passage, as printed

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). The speech asserts the speaker's demand for

  1. A.mercy
  2. B.reprieve
  3. C.parole
  4. D.justice
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (justice)

Explanation

Shylock argues that, being wronged, he has the same right to redress as any Christian; of the options, this is a demand for justice (as he sees it, revenge).