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MERCY SUMMARY
Summary of "Mercy" by William Shakespeare for Class 8The poem "Mercy" by William Shakespeare is from his play "The Merchant of Venice." In this poem, Shakespeare explains that mercy is not something that can be forced; it is a natural quality that everyone is born with. Mercy is like gentle rain that falls from the sky, providing relief to the earth. It blesses both the person who gives it and the one who receives it.Shakespeare says that mercy is more powerful than the mightiest kings. A king’s crown shows his temporary power, but mercy is a higher quality that resides in a good king's heart. While people might fear a king who rules with force, a king who shows mercy earns true respect and love from his people.Mercy is also a divine quality, belonging to God. When justice is combined with mercy, any earthly power becomes as honorable as God's power.
Thinking about the Poem
1. Where does the quality of mercy come from? Who are blessed by it?
Answer:
The quality of mercy comes naturally. It is a divine quality which gives pleasure to both the giver and the receiver.
2. How according to the poet is mercy better than the crown of the mightiest 2(the king)?
Answer:
Because it earns us the love and respect of the people around.
3. What does scepter stand for? How does it affect the kings?
Answer:
Sceptre stands for the authority. It affects the kings because many a time they do not use their powers fairly.
4. When does earthly power look like God’s?
Answer:
Earthly power looks like God’s when it is mixed with justice.
5. How is mercy alone the “sceptred sway”?
Answer:
Because through it you can make the people to work the way you want them to. They will never feel compelled.
6. What happens when mercy seasons justice?
Answer:
It appears to be the power of God.
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