Shylock is a money-lender in The Merchant of Venice, meaning he loans money to people and then collects it back with interest.
What is Shylock's profession 2 points?
Explanation: Shylock is a character which is in the Merchant of Venice written by William Shakespeare. He was by profession a money lender. From few hundred years in England Jews has been engaged in money lending business.
How did Shylock get rich?
Question 3: Who was Shylock and how did he become rich? Answer: He was a money lender and became rich by lending money to the merchants at a very high rate of interest.