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"It is enthroned in the hearts of kings, It is an attribute to God himself..."

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"It is enthroned in the hearts of kings, It is an attribute to God himself..."

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This supports the Christian hypocrisy of mercy and hows how Portia and the Christians believed that mercy is a God like feature and therefore is a way of being more like God himself. It also states how mercy is enthroned from the heart and you must give mercy for the right reasons and from the heart in order act in the image of God.

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Shylock and Antonio confirm the bond in the courtroom scene

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Portia refers to mercy as a quality that is kept in the "hearts of kings" explaining that someone who shows the trait of mercy can be compared to a king. 

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Portia refers to mercy as a quality that is kept in the "hearts of kings" explaining that someone who shows the trait of mercy can be compared to a king. 

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"It is enthroned in the hearts of Kings"

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"It is enthroned in the hearts of Kings"

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No one shows Shylock mercy but they expect him to show it to them 

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No one shows Shylock mercy but they expect him to show it to them 

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Upon the place beneath: it is twice blest;

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Upon the place beneath: it is twice blest;

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This displays elements of the Christian Hypocrisy of mercy and how when you show mercy you are not only doing good for the person u are being merciful towards but also doing good for yourself as it brings you inner peace, relief and happiness.

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Portia expresses to Shylock he should be merciful

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Portia comes to the court scene dressed as a man to show Shylock that what his doing is wrong and there's consequences for his actions if he goes through with the bond by cutting off Antonio's pound of flesh.

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"We do pray for mercy and that some prayer's doth teach us all to render the deeds of mercy."

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"We do pray for mercy and that some prayer's doth teach us all to render the deeds of mercy."

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The symbolism of rain as a form of purification or baptism suggests that showing mercy is a redemptive action - it cleanses one’s soul, freeing one from sin

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The symbolism of rain as a form of purification or baptism suggests that showing mercy is a redemptive action - it cleanses one’s soul, freeing one from sin

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"The quality of mercy is not strain'd,It droppeth as the gentle rain from heavenUpon the place beneath: it is twice blest;" - Portia Act 4 Scene 1

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"The quality of mercy is not strain'd,It droppeth as the gentle rain from heavenUpon the place beneath: it is twice blest;" - Portia Act 4 Scene 1

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Portia’s powerful speech expresses the purity and righteous nature of mercy. Her evocative opening simile suggests that mercy “droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven / Upon the place beneath”, and this relaxing image establishes the tenderness and compassion one shows when according mercy to another. 

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Portia’s powerful speech expresses the purity and righteous nature of mercy. Her evocative opening simile suggests that mercy “droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven / Upon the place beneath”, and this relaxing image establishes the tenderness and compassion one shows when according mercy to another. 

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'It is twice blessed: It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes.'

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Portia further attempts to convince Shylock to show mercy in this passage by juxtaposing the strict legality of justice against the righteous nature of mercy. Again, she provides strong religious allusions by claiming that “earthly power doth show likest God’s / When mercy seasons justice.” Her simile here stresses to Shylock that mercy is more than just kindness shown between men, it is a heavenly virtue; it metaphorically “seasons justice” so that the law does not cause unnecessary hardship or punishment to any man. 

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Portia further attempts to convince Shylock to show mercy in this passage by juxtaposing the strict legality of justice against the righteous nature of mercy. Again, she provides strong religious allusions by claiming that “earthly power doth show likest God’s / When mercy seasons justice.” Her simile here stresses to Shylock that mercy is more than just kindness shown between men, it is a heavenly virtue; it metaphorically “seasons justice” so that the law does not cause unnecessary hardship or punishment to any man. 