Tales from Shakespeare

How do Antonio and Shylock lend money differently in Merchant of Venice?

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In Merchant of Venice, Shylock, a usurer, lends money to Christian merchants at great interest. Antonio, a Christian, lends money to people in distress at no interest, and he regularly criticizes Shylock for profiting on his lending.