Question

Find the main ideas. Read Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, Act 4, Scene 1, lines 184-197 below. The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath: it is twice blest; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes: 'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes The throned monarch better than his crown; His sceptre shows the force of temporal power, The attribute to awe and majesty, Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings; But mercy is above this sceptred sway; It is enthroned in the hearts of kings, Write an outline of the main points of the passage from the Merchant of Venice: Topic: Mercy.

Answer 1

Answer:

Merchant of Venice: Topic: Mercy.

1 - Mercy can be shown or even given in any amount whether it'd be small or large.

2 - Mercy is a great indicator of a good king or ruler.

3 - Mercy outweighs the amount of dread and fear in kings, emperors or anyone and anything.

4 - Mercy is a blessing and a gift to both those who give or show it and those who recieve it as well.

Explanation:

Answer 2

This is the answer being asked for on Odyssey, English II.

topic; mercy

1. mercy can be shown/given in any amount whether small or large

2. mercy is a blessing/gift to both those who give/show it and those who recieve it.

3. mercy is a mighty indicator of a good king/ruler

4. mercy outweighs the amount of dread and fear in kings(or anyone)

hope this helps.