P=Point. The moment when Antonio agreed to the bond was shocking because Shylock and Antonio didn't get along.
E=Evidence. Antonio was a merchant and Shylock made a living lending money with interest. While Shylock charged interest, Antonio lent money without interest and scorned Shylock for doing so. He spat at Shylock and called him "cut-throat dog".
E=Explain. Therefore, the reader is shocked to discover Antonio and Shylock can come to agreement about money lending. It is also shocking because when Shylock calls Antonio out for the way he treats him, Antonio tells Shylock that he will spit on him and call him a dog again. This treatment is not usual between people who make agreement.
L=Link. With treatment like this from Antonio towards Shylock, and a promise to be just as cruel in the future, it is shocking that they both agreed to the bond.
P= When Antonio decides to take the bond for Bassanio is shocking because he is risking his life for his friend.
E= Bassanio needs the money to visit Puel, marry Portia and pay off his deate. At the time all of Antonio's money is on his vessels. Surprisingly, Antonio stills takes the bond, whist Bassanio begs Antonio not to.
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