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lol.... the "loopholes" should have been thought of though. Although it wouldn't have made for as much entertainment.

We've actually discussed it in a few of my business courses as well. It's a very interesting debate. Unfortunately its been quite a while since i've read or seen the play.

I should go back an read it again. Or rent the movie. I am personally of the opinion that it was a fair contract that was entered into willingly by both parties. and at the time I suppose it was a legitimate payment method so he should have been able to extract it.

Shylock did get screwed out of the deal But I think Shakespeare was trying to show the humanity that exists across all religions. The "If you prick me do I not bleed" speech. He was ahead of his time in that he was demonstrating that there should be freedom and equality for all. Not just Christians.

Finally, He showed that there wasn't that equality at that time when Shylock got fucked in the deal