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"The Merchant of Venice" is one of Shakespeare's four comedies. Written around 1596. The play describes Bassanio, a penniless aristocratic young man in Venice, who borrows money from his friend Antonio in order to propose to Portia, the heiress of a wealthy family. Since the cargo ship has not yet arrived, Anthony has to borrow money from Shylock, a Jewish loan shark, and is forced to make a covenant: If he does not repay on time, Shylock will cut a pound of flesh from Antonio. Bassanio and Portia fall in love at first sight, but Antonio's cargo ship is in danger and has not returned. When the debt is due, he will be fined with a pound of flesh. Portia resolutely disguises herself as a lawyer and goes to Venice to rescue Antonio. In court, Bao Xi used his amazing intelligence to refute Shylock and win the case.
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