Considering 'friendship and loyalty' as one of the most important themes of the play, 'The Merchant of Venice', throw light on the special bond of friendship between Antonio and Bassanio and Portia's unflinching loyalty to her father. (Word limit 400 to 500 words)
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Discuss the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio. What does their friendship reveal about their characters?
That Antonio and Bassanio are very good friends, becomes clear right from the initial scenes. Whatever slight doubt is there gets cleared by the end. Throughout the drama, the two friends are dearer than life to each other. Their love and trust for each other are evident at every stage of the drama. Each one of the two is ready to go to any extent to serve and help the other. It is visible that Bassanio is less a friend and more a brother to Antonio.
“Within the eye of honor,
be assured My purse,
my person, my extremest means
Lie all unlocked to your occasions.”
Explanation:
Portia's unflinching loyalty to her
father. ...