The Jewish moneylender, Shylock, says that his Christian neighbors—namely Antonio—are cruel to him. They insult, injure him, spit, and kick at him. So, in turn, Shylock acts as a merciless vengeful moneylender who demands a pound of Antonio’s flesh. Similarly, Mary Tilford claims that Miss Dobie and Miss Wright dislike her. Thus, she acts out toward them by sneaking out and lying about her whereabouts (among other offenses). For example, Mary claims to have gone for a walk and brought back flowers from her journey. However, Miss Wright recognizes the flowers as ones she saw in the garbage can earlier. This suggests that Mary did not go for a walk where she said she did. Since Mary continues to sneak out and lie, Miss Wright and Miss Dobie dislike her and punish her. Mary claims the punishments and disdain from the teachers lead her to continue to act
The Jewish moneylender, Shylock, says that his Christian neighbors—namely Antonio—are cruel to him. They insult, injure him, spit, and kick at him. So, in turn, Shylock acts as a merciless vengeful moneylender who demands a pound of Antonio’s flesh. Similarly, Mary Tilford claims that Miss Dobie and Miss Wright dislike her. Thus, she acts out toward them by sneaking out and lying about her whereabouts (among other offenses). For example, Mary claims to have gone for a walk and brought back flowers from her journey. However, Miss Wright recognizes the flowers as ones she saw in the garbage can earlier. This suggests that Mary did not go for a walk where she said she did. Since Mary continues to sneak out and lie, Miss Wright and Miss Dobie dislike her and punish her. Mary claims the punishments and disdain from the teachers lead her to continue to act