In this classic tale, Antonio's friend Bassanio is smitten and requires financial backing to pursue his love. Antonio agrees to secure the loan by putting up his own reputation as collateral, but when the debt comes due, Shylock demands a shocking repayment: a pound of Antonio's flesh.
The Merchant of Venice
A desperate borrower's failure to repay a debt sets off a chain reaction of consequences when a ruthless creditor demands a terrible price, leading to a thought-provoking examination of morality and the pursuit of justice.
