True Christian Kindenss? The word “kind” can be defined as “sympathetic and generous” or “natural, following one’s nature.” The term mercy combines these ideas into a fitting idea in the play. Mercy can be defined as “kind and considerate treatment that you show someone, especially when you forgive them or do not punish them.” The idea of mercy in the Merchant of Venice is used to develop the ideas of Christian society versus the …showed first 75 words of 885 total…

…showed last 75 words of 885 total…his own, to tempt him with the delusion of power if he accepts them, and when he refuses, to crush him and take away all his economic, religious and racial power. This abuse of mercy also reveals Venetian society to be greedy for power, hypocritical in its use of Christian values for secular aims, and vengeful. Mercy, and its uses and misuses, is revealed as having a power far greater than is at first apparent.