explain why Antonio had to go to shylock for the money
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Bassanio needs money to woo Portia as his bride. Bassanio knows Antonio is a rich merchant and is very attached to him, so he asks him for a loan. ... Therefore, he goes to Shylock, the moneylender, for a loan. Jews were the moneylenders in those days, as Christians were not allowed to charge interest on loans.
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Bassanio needs money to woo Portia as his bride. Bassanio knows Antonio is a rich merchant and is very attached to him, so he asks him for a loan. ... Therefore, he goes to Shylock, the moneylender, for a loan. Jews were the moneylenders in those days, as Christians were not allowed to charge interest on loans.
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