Shylock's loan to Antonio in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" is for 3,000 ducats, which Antonio agrees to repay within three months. In lieu of interest, Shylock demands a pound of Antonio's flesh as collateral, which serves as a harsh and significant condition of the loan. This arrangement reflects the animosity between the two characters and sets the stage for the play's dramatic conflict.
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