In act 4 scene 1 it first of all shows antonios court case with Shylock and how the judge’s anti semitism may affect the course of justice. yet Antonio shows no signs of mercy, and even declines an offer from bassanio of six thousand ducats. The court case attracts nerissa and portia who are dressed in disguises whith nerrisa bringing news from bellario. Whilst shylock is accused Of cruel nature when preparing a knife for the taking of a pound of flesh.