SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

Frank Caprio: A judge who blended fairness with compassion

Frank Caprio: A judge who blended fairness with compassion

Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” features a courtroom clash between justice and mercy. Antonio, unable to repay his debts, confronts Shylock’s demand for a pound of flesh. At this tense moment, Portia, disguised as a lawyer, reminds Shylock that “the quality of mercy is not strained.” She points out that mercy blesses both the giver […]