Shylock's 'Hath Not a Jew' Speech

From The Complete Works of Shakespeare by William Shakespeare
Shylock's impassioned defense of his shared humanity, and Portia's appeal for mercy in the courtroom climax.
Merchant of Venice, Act 3, Scene 1
Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands... If you prick us, do we not bleed?
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Merchant of Venice, Act 4, Scene 1

Portia: 'The quality of mercy is not strain'd, / It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven.'

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