, Antonio is a rich merchant full stop what is the need for Antonio to borrow money from his enemy? Why is Salah prepared to lend money to Antonio?
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Answer:
ANSWER:
Antonio borrowed money to give it to Bassanio.
EXPLANATION:
Antonia was a Venetian Merchant. His friend, Bassanio was in "desperate need of money" to "court Portia", a rich heiress who lived in Belmont.
Bassanio asked Antonia to lend him money so that he can travel to Belmont. Although Antonia agreed, but he himself he did not have money. He invested all his money in the trade ships.
Hence, Antonia asked for money from his enemy Shylock to give it to Bassanio, so that he can go Balmont and woo the rich lady Portia.
Answer:
Antonio wanted to help his most dearest friend Bassanio
Explanation:
Besides being a rich merchant Antonio had invested his money on the trade ships which were still sailing so he had no ready cash .Therefore in order to help Bassanio he was ready to borrow money from his enemy Shylock ,so that Bassanio can go to Belmont and woo Portia.
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