The Merchant of Venice — The Trial

When Bassanio reached Venice, Antonio was already in the court of justice. They were waiting for the trial to begin. The Duke entered the courtroom, took his seat and the trial began. The Duke requested Shylock to be merciful and not to claim his pound of flesh. But Shylock would not listen to him. Bassanio offered him twice the amount of money that Shylock lent Antonio but Shylock did not accept it. He said, "I claim my pound of flesh. The law is on my side. Antonio must pay the penalty written in the bond."

The Duke was extremely sorry that he could do nothing to help Antonio. The law was on Shylock's side and the law must be abided. The Duke feared that although the wisest lawyer in Venice was coming to speak in defense of Antonio, he would not be able to save the merchant. Soon a young clerk entered the courtroom with a letter from that lawyer. The lawyer was ill and would not be able to come to the court.

He requested the Duke to let his young friend, Doctor Balthazar, defend Antonio. The Duke gave his permission, and Doctor Balthazar entered the courtroom. He looked very young, and the Duke doubted if the wisdom of the young lawyer could save Antonio. This young lawyer was no other than Portia in disguise and the young clerk was her friend, who was also in disguise.

Portia begged Shylock to be merciful and told him how God bestows mercy to those who are merciful themselves.

Mercy" Portia said, " brings a blessing to him who shows it and to him who receives it. All of us pray to God for mercy. But God will only have mercy on us

if we have mercy on others."

Shylock paid no heed to Portia. All he wanted was his pound of flesh. Portia asked, “Can't Antonio pay the debt?”

Bassanio cried, "Yes, he can pay it, and even more.. Even I can pay ten times the sum my friend borrowed from Shylock."

66 Won't you take the money, Shylock?" Portia asked.

"No, I demand the lawful penalty. Give me my pound of flesh."

"Let me see the bond Shylock", said Portia.

Shylock handed the bond to her. She read it with great attention and then said, "You are right Shylock. The law is on your side. You can claim the flesh. But I would request you one more time to accept the sum Bassanio is offering you, and let me tear up the bond." But Shylock would not give up his claim. Portia then turned towards Antonio and said, "Get ready Antonio for Shylock to cut his pound of flesh. The law gives it to him."

Shylock was filled with joy on hearing what Portia said. He began to praise Portia in disguise, for her wisdom and righteousness. He cried out, "Oh noble judge! Oh excellent young man, you are a second Daniel, who has come to this earth."

Portia urged Shylock to cut the pound of flesh he demanded. Delighted, Shylock walked towards Antonio with a knife in hand. He told Antonio to uncover his chest. But as he was about to cut Antonio's flesh, Portia stopped him. She cried out, "Wait a second, Shylock! Never forget - there is no mention of blood in the bond. Therefore, you cannot shed a single drop of blood while you cut your pound of flesh; or else you pay the penalty. And the penalty is, the state will take your property from you. You lose everything that you have now, Shylock."

Shylock understood it was not possible for him to cut a pound of flesh without shedding blood. He was defeated by the wise lawyer. He hung his head and without another word left the courtroom. Thus Antonio's life was saved.

Line-by-Line Bengali Translation

The Merchant of Venice — Antonio’s Trial

1. When Bassanio reached Venice, Antonio was already in the court of justice.

বাসানিও যখন ভেনিসে পৌঁছাল, তখন অ্যান্টোনিও ইতিমধ্যেই বিচারালয়ে উপস্থিত ছিল।

2. They were waiting for the trial to begin.

তারা বিচারকার্য শুরু হওয়ার অপেক্ষা করছিল।

3. The Duke entered the courtroom, took his seat and the trial began.

ডিউক আদালতে প্রবেশ করলেন, নিজের আসনে বসলেন এবং বিচারকার্য শুরু হলো।

4. The Duke requested Shylock to be merciful and not to claim his pound of flesh.

ডিউক শাইলককে দয়াশীল হতে এবং তার এক পাউন্ড মাংস দাবি না করতে অনুরোধ করলেন।

5. But Shylock would not listen to him.

কিন্তু শাইলক তাঁর কথা শুনতে রাজি হলো না।

6. Bassanio offered him twice the amount of money that Shylock lent Antonio but Shylock did not accept it.

বাসানিও শাইলক অ্যান্টোনিওকে যে পরিমাণ টাকা ধার দিয়েছিল, তার দ্বিগুণ টাকা দেওয়ার প্রস্তাব দিল। কিন্তু শাইলক তা গ্রহণ করল না।

7. He said, "I claim my pound of flesh."

সে বলল, “আমি আমার এক পাউন্ড মাংস দাবি করছি।”

8. The law is on my side.

আইন আমার পক্ষে রয়েছে।

9. Antonio must pay the penalty written in the bond.

অ্যান্টোনিওকে চুক্তিপত্রে লেখা শাস্তি ভোগ করতেই হবে।

10. The Duke was extremely sorry that he could do nothing to help Antonio.

অ্যান্টোনিওকে সাহায্য করার জন্য তিনি কিছুই করতে পারছেন না বলে ডিউক অত্যন্ত দুঃখিত হলেন।

11. The law was on Shylock's side and the law must be abided.

আইন শাইলকের পক্ষে ছিল এবং আইন অবশ্যই মেনে চলতে হতো।

12. The Duke feared that although the wisest lawyer in Venice was coming to speak in defense of Antonio, he would not be able to save the merchant.

ডিউক আশঙ্কা করলেন যে, ভেনিসের সবচেয়ে জ্ঞানী আইনজীবী অ্যান্টোনিওর পক্ষে কথা বলতে এলেও তিনি হয়তো এই বণিককে রক্ষা করতে পারবেন না।

13. Soon a young clerk entered the courtroom with a letter from that lawyer.

কিছুক্ষণের মধ্যেই সেই আইনজীবীর একটি চিঠি নিয়ে একজন তরুণ কেরানি আদালতে প্রবেশ করল।

14. The lawyer was ill and would not be able to come to the court.

আইনজীবী অসুস্থ ছিলেন এবং আদালতে আসতে পারবেন না।

15. He requested the Duke to let his young friend, Doctor Balthazar, defend Antonio.

তিনি ডিউককে অনুরোধ করলেন, যেন তাঁর তরুণ বন্ধু ডক্টর বালথাজারকে অ্যান্টোনিওর পক্ষে আত্মপক্ষ সমর্থন করার অনুমতি দেওয়া হয়।

16. The Duke gave his permission, and Doctor Balthazar entered the courtroom.

ডিউক অনুমতি দিলেন এবং ডক্টর বালথাজার আদালতে প্রবেশ করলেন।

17. He looked very young, and the Duke doubted if the wisdom of the young lawyer could save Antonio.

তাঁকে দেখতে খুবই তরুণ মনে হচ্ছিল। তাই ডিউক সন্দেহ করলেন, এই তরুণ আইনজীবীর জ্ঞান ও বুদ্ধি অ্যান্টোনিওকে রক্ষা করতে পারবে কি না।

18. This young lawyer was no other than Portia in disguise and the young clerk was her friend, who was also in disguise.

এই তরুণ আইনজীবী আর কেউ নন, ছদ্মবেশে থাকা পোরশিয়া। আর তরুণ কেরানিটি ছিল তাঁর বন্ধু, সেও ছদ্মবেশ ধারণ করেছিল।

19. Portia begged Shylock to be merciful and told him how God bestows mercy to those who are merciful themselves.

পোরশিয়া শাইলককে দয়াশীল হওয়ার জন্য অনুরোধ করলেন এবং বললেন, যারা নিজেরা অন্যের প্রতি দয়া দেখায়, ঈশ্বর তাদের প্রতিও কীভাবে দয়া করেন।

20. "Mercy," Portia said, "brings a blessing to him who shows it and to him who receives it."

পোরশিয়া বললেন, “দয়া এমন এক আশীর্বাদ, যা দয়া প্রদর্শনকারী এবং দয়া গ্রহণকারী—উভয়ের জন্যই কল্যাণ বয়ে আনে।”

21. All of us pray to God for mercy.

আমরা সবাই ঈশ্বরের কাছে দয়া প্রার্থনা করি।

22. But God will only have mercy on us if we have mercy on others.

কিন্তু আমরা যদি অন্যদের প্রতি দয়া দেখাই, তবেই ঈশ্বর আমাদের প্রতি দয়া করবেন।

23. Shylock paid no heed to Portia.

শাইলক পোরশিয়ার কথায় কোনো মনোযোগ দিল না।

24. All he wanted was his pound of flesh.

সে শুধু তার এক পাউন্ড মাংসই চাইছিল।

25. Portia asked, “Can't Antonio pay the debt?”

পোরশিয়া জিজ্ঞাসা করলেন, “অ্যান্টোনিও কি ঋণ পরিশোধ করতে পারে না?”

26. Bassanio cried, "Yes, he can pay it, and even more."

বাসানিও চিৎকার করে বলল, “হ্যাঁ, সে ঋণ পরিশোধ করতে পারে, এমনকি তার চেয়েও বেশি দিতে পারে।”

27. Even I can pay ten times the sum my friend borrowed from Shylock.

আমার বন্ধুর শাইলকের কাছ থেকে ধার করা টাকার দশ গুণ পর্যন্ত আমিও দিতে পারি।

28. "Won't you take the money, Shylock?" Portia asked.

পোরশিয়া জিজ্ঞাসা করলেন, “শাইলক, তুমি কি টাকাটা নেবে না?”

29. "No, I demand the lawful penalty."

“না, আমি আইনসম্মত শাস্তিই দাবি করছি।”

30. Give me my pound of flesh.

আমাকে আমার এক পাউন্ড মাংস দাও।

31. "Let me see the bond, Shylock," said Portia.

পোরশিয়া বললেন, “শাইলক, আমাকে চুক্তিপত্রটি দেখতে দাও।”

32. Shylock handed the bond to her.

শাইলক চুক্তিপত্রটি তাঁর হাতে দিল।

33. She read it with great attention and then said, "You are right, Shylock."

তিনি খুব মনোযোগ দিয়ে সেটি পড়লেন এবং তারপর বললেন, “শাইলক, তুমি ঠিক বলেছ।”

34. The law is on your side.

আইন তোমার পক্ষে রয়েছে।

35. You can claim the flesh.

তুমি মাংস দাবি করতে পারো।

36. But I would request you one more time to accept the sum Bassanio is offering you, and let me tear up the bond.

কিন্তু আমি তোমাকে আরেকবার অনুরোধ করছি, বাসানিও তোমাকে যে টাকা দিতে চাইছে, তা গ্রহণ করো এবং আমাকে চুক্তিপত্রটি ছিঁড়ে ফেলতে দাও।

37. But Shylock would not give up his claim.

কিন্তু শাইলক তার দাবি ছেড়ে দিতে রাজি হলো না।

38. Portia then turned towards Antonio and said, "Get ready, Antonio, for Shylock to cut his pound of flesh."

এরপর পোরশিয়া অ্যান্টোনিওর দিকে ফিরে বললেন, “অ্যান্টোনিও, শাইলক তোমার এক পাউন্ড মাংস কেটে নেবে—তার জন্য প্রস্তুত হও।”

39. The law gives it to him.

আইন তাকে এই অধিকার দিয়েছে।

40. Shylock was filled with joy on hearing what Portia said.

পোরশিয়ার কথা শুনে শাইলক আনন্দে আত্মহারা হয়ে গেল।

41. He began to praise Portia in disguise, for her wisdom and righteousness.

ছদ্মবেশে থাকা পোরশিয়ার জ্ঞান ও ন্যায়পরায়ণতার প্রশংসা করতে সে শুরু করল।

42. He cried out, "Oh noble judge! Oh excellent young man, you are a second Daniel, who has come to this earth."

সে চিৎকার করে বলল, “হে মহৎ বিচারক! হে অসাধারণ যুবক, তুমি যেন দ্বিতীয় ড্যানিয়েল, যিনি এই পৃথিবীতে এসেছেন।”

43. Portia urged Shylock to cut the pound of flesh he demanded.

পোরশিয়া শাইলককে তার দাবিকৃত এক পাউন্ড মাংস কেটে নিতে বললেন।

44. Delighted, Shylock walked towards Antonio with a knife in hand.

আনন্দিত শাইলক হাতে ছুরি নিয়ে অ্যান্টোনিওর দিকে এগিয়ে গেল।

45. He told Antonio to uncover his chest.

সে অ্যান্টোনিওকে তার বুক উন্মুক্ত করতে বলল।

46. But as he was about to cut Antonio's flesh, Portia stopped him.

কিন্তু সে যখন অ্যান্টোনিওর মাংস কাটতে যাচ্ছিল, তখন পোরশিয়া তাকে থামিয়ে দিলেন।

47. She cried out, "Wait a second, Shylock!"

তিনি চিৎকার করে বললেন, “একটু অপেক্ষা করো, শাইলক!”

48. Never forget—there is no mention of blood in the bond.

কখনো ভুলে যেয়ো না—চুক্তিপত্রে রক্তের কোনো উল্লেখ নেই।

49. Therefore, you cannot shed a single drop of blood while you cut your pound of flesh; or else you pay the penalty.

সুতরাং, তোমার এক পাউন্ড মাংস কাটার সময় তুমি এক ফোঁটা রক্তও ঝরাতে পারবে না; অন্যথায় তোমাকে শাস্তি ভোগ করতে হবে।

50. And the penalty is, the state will take your property from you.

আর সেই শাস্তি হলো, রাষ্ট্র তোমার সম্পত্তি বাজেয়াপ্ত করবে।

51. You lose everything that you have now, Shylock.

শাইলক, তুমি বর্তমানে তোমার যা কিছু সম্পদ আছে, সবই হারাবে।

52. Shylock understood it was not possible for him to cut a pound of flesh without shedding blood.

শাইলক বুঝতে পারল যে রক্ত না ঝরিয়ে এক পাউন্ড মাংস কাটা তার পক্ষে সম্ভব নয়।

53. He was defeated by the wise lawyer.

সে বুদ্ধিমতী আইনজীবীর কাছে পরাজিত হলো।

54. He hung his head and without another word left the courtroom.

সে মাথা নিচু করল এবং আর কোনো কথা না বলে আদালত ছেড়ে চলে গেল।

55. Thus Antonio's life was saved.

এভাবেই অ্যান্টোনিওর জীবন রক্ষা পেল।

Summary: Antonio’s Trial

When Bassanio reached Venice, Antonio’s trial had already begun. Shylock refused to accept double the borrowed money and demanded his pound of flesh according to the bond. The Duke felt helpless. Then Portia, disguised as Doctor Balthazar, came to defend Antonio. She requested Shylock to show mercy, but he refused. Portia examined the bond and allowed Shylock to take his pound of flesh. However, she warned him that he must not shed even a single drop of blood, as the bond mentioned only flesh. Shylock realized that it was impossible to cut the flesh without shedding blood. Finally, he was defeated, and Antonio’s life was saved.

বাংলা সারাংশ

বাসানিও ভেনিসে পৌঁছে দেখল, অ্যান্টোনিওর বিচার চলছে। শাইলক দ্বিগুণ টাকা নিতে অস্বীকার করে চুক্তি অনুযায়ী এক পাউন্ড মাংস দাবি করল। তখন পোরশিয়া ডক্টর বালথাজারের ছদ্মবেশে এসে অ্যান্টোনিওর পক্ষে লড়লেন। তিনি শাইলককে দয়া দেখাতে বললেও শাইলক রাজি হলো না। পোরশিয়া চুক্তিপত্র পরীক্ষা করে শাইলককে মাংস কাটার অনুমতি দিলেন, কিন্তু শর্ত দিলেন যে এক ফোঁটা রক্তও ঝরানো যাবে না। শাইলক বুঝতে পারল, রক্ত না ঝরিয়ে মাংস কাটা অসম্ভব। ফলে সে পরাজিত হলো এবং অ্যান্টোনিওর জীবন রক্ষা পেল।

Themes of The Merchant of Venice (Antonio’s Trial)

1. Mercy and Forgiveness (দয়া ও ক্ষমা): Portia teaches that mercy is a great virtue and that we should show kindness to others.

2. Justice and Law (ন্যায়বিচার ও আইন): The story shows the importance of law and how it can be used wisely.

3. Wisdom and Intelligence (জ্ঞান ও বুদ্ধিমত্তা): Portia uses her intelligence to save Antonio’s life.

4. Revenge and Hatred (প্রতিশোধ ও ঘৃণা): Shylock’s desire for revenge makes him cruel and unreasonable.

5. Friendship and Loyalty (বন্ধুত্ব ও বিশ্বস্ততা): Bassanio tries his best to save his friend Antonio.

6. Appearance and Reality (বাহ্যিক রূপ ও প্রকৃত সত্য): Portia disguises herself as a young lawyer and proves that wisdom does not depend on appearance.

Main Theme: The main theme is mercy versus revenge. The story teaches us that mercy, wisdom, and kindness are greater than hatred and revenge.

Questions From EFT

1. Who was Portia? What do you know about her?

Portia was Bassanio's wife. She was a wise, intelligent, and kind woman. She disguised herself as a lawyer named Doctor Balthazar and helped save Antonio's life.

2. What did Portia say regarding mercy?

Portia said that mercy is a great virtue. It blesses both the person who shows mercy and the person who receives it. She also said that God shows mercy to those who are merciful to others.

3. How did Portia save Antonio's life?

Portia saved Antonio by carefully reading the bond. She pointed out that Shylock could take only a pound of flesh, but he could not shed a single drop of blood. Since this was impossible, Shylock could not carry out the punishment.

4. Sketch the character of Antonio.

Antonio was a kind, generous, and loyal friend. He was willing to risk his life to help Bassanio. He was also brave and patient during the trial.

5. How do you evaluate the character of Shylock?

Shylock was stubborn, revengeful, and greedy. He refused to show mercy even when offered more money than he had lent. However, he was determined to get justice according to the bond.

Questions for More Practice

(a) Why did Shylock claim a pound of flesh in the story "The Trial"?
Shylock claimed a pound of flesh because Antonio could not repay the loan according to the bond.

(b) What did Bassanio offer to pay to Shylock to save Antonio in the story "The Trial"?
Bassanio offered to pay twice the amount of money that Shylock had lent Antonio.

(c) What was the Duke's request to Shylock during the trial in the story "The Trial"?
The Duke requested Shylock to be merciful and forgive Antonio.

(d) Who entered the courtroom in disguise to defend Antonio in the story "The Trial"?
Portia entered the courtroom in disguise as a lawyer named Doctor Balthazar.

(e) What did Shylock say in response to Portia's initial plea for mercy in the story "The Trial"?
Shylock refused to show mercy and demanded his pound of flesh.

(f) What made the Duke extremely sorry in the story "The Trial"?
The Duke was sorry because he could not help Antonio as the law was on Shylock's side.

(g) What was Shylock's reaction to Portia's interpretation of the bond in the story "The Trial"?
At first, Shylock was pleased and praised Portia for supporting his claim.

(h) What was the Duke's concern regarding the outcome of the trial in the story "The Trial"?
The Duke feared that Antonio's life could not be saved.

(i) How did Shylock react when he realized he could not claim the pound of flesh without shedding blood in the story "The Trial"?
Shylock realized he was defeated, hung his head, and left the courtroom.

(j) How did Portia try to persuade Shylock in the story "The Trial"?
Portia asked Shylock to be merciful and accept the money offered by Bassanio.

(k) How did Shylock react to Portia's request in the story "The Trial"?
Shylock rejected Portia's request and insisted on the bond.

(l) Do you think that Shylock was reasonable in demanding the pound of flesh as the law was in his favor? Why/Why not?
No, Shylock was not reasonable because he chose revenge instead of mercy, even when he was offered more money.

(m) Why do you think Portia wanted to see the bond in the story "The Trial"?
Portia wanted to examine the bond carefully to find a way to save Antonio.

(n) What is the significance of Portia's arrival in the court in disguise in the story "The Trial"?
Her arrival was important because she used her wisdom to save Antonio's life.

(o) What is the moral lesson of the story "The Trial"?
The moral lesson is that mercy and wisdom are greater than revenge and cruelty.

(p) What is the role of Portia in the story "The Trial"?
Portia plays the role of Antonio's defender and savior in the trial.

(q) Who disguised himself as a lawyer to save Antonio?
Portia disguised herself as a lawyer to save Antonio.

(r) What was the outcome of the trial?
Antonio was saved, and Shylock lost his claim to the pound of flesh.

(s) "But God will only have mercy on us if we have mercy on others." What does the sentence express?
The sentence expresses that people must be kind and merciful to receive God's mercy.

(t) What was Shylock's reaction when Portia revealed the bond's blood clause in "The Merchant of Venice"?
Shylock was shocked and realized that he could not take the flesh without shedding blood.

(u) Why did the Duke of Venice allow Portia to represent Antonio in "The Merchant of Venice"?
The Duke allowed Portia because a respected lawyer recommended her in a letter.

(v) What made Shylock's bond legally impossible to fulfill in "The Merchant of Venice"?
The bond mentioned only flesh and not blood, making it impossible to cut the flesh without breaking the law.

(w) How was Antonio's life ultimately saved?
Antonio's life was saved by Portia's clever interpretation of the bond.

(x) Why did the Duke of Venice fear for Antonio's life?
The Duke feared for Antonio's life because the law seemed to support Shylock's demand.

(y) Why did Shylock praise Portia before being defeated?
Shylock praised Portia because she initially agreed that the law was on his side and allowed him to claim the pound of flesh.

Important SSC Exam Questions

1. Where was Antonio during the trial?
Antonio was in the court of justice in Venice.

2. Why did Bassanio go to the court?
He went there to save his friend Antonio.

3. Who presided over the trial?
The Duke of Venice presided over the trial.

4. What did the Duke ask Shylock to do?
He asked Shylock to show mercy to Antonio.

5. Did Shylock accept the Duke's request?
No, he did not.

6. What did Shylock demand?
He demanded a pound of Antonio's flesh.

7. Why did Shylock think he was right?
Because the bond and the law were on his side.

8. How much money did Bassanio offer Shylock?
He offered twice the amount of the loan.

9. Did Shylock agree to take the money?
No, he refused the offer.

10. What made the Duke helpless?
The law supported Shylock's claim.

11. Who was expected to defend Antonio?
A famous lawyer from Venice.

12. Why could the lawyer not come to court?
Because he was ill.

13. Who was Doctor Balthazar?
Doctor Balthazar was Portia in disguise.

14. Who accompanied Portia to the court?
Her friend came disguised as a clerk.

15. What did Portia first request Shylock to do?
She requested him to be merciful.

16. According to Portia, who receives blessings from mercy?
Both the giver and the receiver receive blessings.

17. What did Portia say about God's mercy?
God shows mercy to those who are merciful.

18. Did Shylock listen to Portia's speech on mercy?
No, he ignored it.

19. What question did Portia ask Bassanio?
She asked whether Antonio could pay the debt.

20. What was Bassanio's reply?
He said he could pay much more than the debt.

21. What document did Portia ask to see?
She asked to see the bond.

22. Why did Portia examine the bond carefully?
To find a way to save Antonio.

23. What did Portia first say after reading the bond?
She said that Shylock had the right to claim the flesh.

24. How did Shylock feel then?
He was very pleased.

25. Why did Shylock praise Portia?
Because she seemed to support his claim.

26. What did Shylock call Portia?
He called her a noble judge.

27. What instrument did Shylock carry?
He carried a knife.

28. What did Shylock ask Antonio to do?
He asked him to uncover his chest.

29. What happened when Shylock was about to cut the flesh?
Portia stopped him.

30. What important point did Portia discover in the bond?
The bond mentioned flesh but not blood.

31. Could Shylock shed Antonio's blood?
No, he could not.

32. What would happen if Shylock shed blood?
He would lose his property.

33. Why was it impossible for Shylock to fulfill the bond?
Because he could not cut flesh without shedding blood.

34. What was Shylock's reaction to Portia's judgment?
He was shocked and defeated.

35. Did Shylock get the pound of flesh?
No, he did not.

36. What did Shylock do after losing the case?
He left the courtroom quietly.

37. Who finally won the trial?
Antonio won the trial.

38. Who was mainly responsible for Antonio's safety?
Portia was mainly responsible.

39. What quality of Portia saved Antonio?
Her intelligence and wisdom saved him.

40. Why is Portia considered clever?
Because she found the weakness in the bond.

41. What does Antonio's character show?
It shows loyalty and sacrifice.

42. How was Bassanio a true friend?
He tried his best to save Antonio.

43. What does Shylock's character reveal?
It reveals revenge and stubbornness.

44. What lesson does Portia teach about mercy?
Mercy is better than revenge.

45. Why is the courtroom scene important?
It is the turning point of the story.

46. What is the central conflict of the story?
The conflict between justice and mercy.

47. How did law help Antonio in the end?
Portia used the law wisely to save him.

48. What virtue triumphs in the story?
Wisdom and mercy triumph in the story.

49. What is the main message of "The Trial"?
People should choose mercy over revenge.

50. Why is "The Trial" memorable?
It is memorable for Portia's wisdom and Antonio's dramatic rescue.