'The quality of Mercy is not strained' the line is taken from________________?
Correct answer: A. Merchant of Venice
- A. Merchant of Venice
- B. Two gentleman of Verona
- C. Midsummer's Night Dream
- D. Anthony and Cleopatra
Explanation
Portia speaks these famous words in Act 4, Scene 1 of The Merchant of Venice while pleading for mercy. The line is part of her argument that genuine mercy is freely given, not forced.
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