Application

Did this book remind you of anything that has happened to you? What? Why?

Yes. There was once I did not pay the money I borrowed in time and in the end my friend made me pay twice the original amount. This is the same as Antonio being unable to pay the debt in time, resulting in a heavy consequence. Thus I think that the book made me remember this happening of when I did not pay the money I owed my friend and it resulted in a consequence, paying double the amount.

What lesson did you learn from the story?

I learnt that friendship is more important than money. However, you should not put yourself on the line as it might result in yourself getting hurt. Furthermore, I learnt that sometimes in life you got to make tough decisions. However, if you make the wise decision, it will be the right one.

Pretend you are one of the characters in the book. Write a diary about the happenings in your life for two consecutive days.

Dear diary,
Today I found out that my ships have sank in the sea. How am I going to pay off the debt now? I should never had made that promise to give up a pound of my flesh! This would mean that I would probably die! I don't know if my ships really sank, but the deadline is tomorrow, how am I going to get the money before tomorrow? I think this is the end for me, I would not survive a pound of flesh missing from me! Just hope that a miracle would happen I would suddenly be able to pay off the debt, or I would be able to get off scot-free! God please help me!
Antonio.

Dear diary,
Today, Shylock came requesting for my payment. He would be taking it to the court. I know that the court wants me to not receive this punishment, but they have to abide by the laws! I wonder what is going to happen to me! I really hope that a miracle would happen! However, I know it is impossible. What could possibly help me overcome this ordeal? God please help me! Save me from that menacing, flesh-thirsty Shylock!
Antonio.