Question

Give a brief character sketch of Antonio and Bassanio based on only on Act 1 SCENE1.

Answer 1

antonio was of melancholic nature and had no interest in living,overconfident, rich, lonely, love bassanio passionately and is ready to do anything for him, loyal and generous.

Bassanio is a prodigal christian, wants to marry portia, takes advantage of Antonio's generosity, convicing asks for loan from antonio, truly love porttia and is not attracted by her wealth, and money is merely his means to achieve goals