From what character did Shylock demand his "pound of flesh" in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice?'

shantaram

BASSANIO Actually, ANTONIO offers the pound of flesh as a collateral for the loan taken by Bassanio from Shylock. Feb 21 01, 8:27 AM

apbaw

Shylock: a Jewish moneylender in Venice. He demands a pound of flesh from Antonio, but is forced to convert to Christianity by the end of the play. He loses his daughter Jessica and most of his wealth. Feb 21 01, 4:31 PM

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