Part one of term paper
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 ...

Part two of term paper
... 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 be merciful to Antonio. In the trial scene, mercy and revenge reveal the true nature of Venetian society as insecure, hypocritical and vengeful. The Christian values are seen as insecure by the way that they are practiced. Mercy is a Christian value associated with the New Testament, thus contrasting with Shy ...