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Give a comparison between the characters of antonio and bassanio on the basis of act 1 scene 1 of the merchant of venice(pls compare them only on basis of act1 scene 1 ,comparison out of act and scene is not acceptable)

make a comparison of at least 100 to 150 words and it should be accurate and detailed.Pls answer only if you're at least from ninth grade

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Answered by ayushisrivastava986
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Bassanio uses an analepsis in order to persuade Antonio to lend him money so that he can woo his love, Portia. He uses a childhood anecdote of a shaft to this purpose. This was a smart decision on Bassanio’s part because he tries to emotionally manipulate Antonio by portraying himself as a young boy.

Antonio on the other hand gets easily manipulated. He is ready to lend money to Bassanio even though he has a bad history with “debt.” Antonio hyperbolically professes his love for Bassanio. “And out of doubt you do me now more wrong In making question of my uttermost Than if you had made waste of all I have” is one of the extreme methods he uses to profess his love. He also states that “his purse, person, and, extremest means” are all available to Bassanio. Antonio comes off as the loving side of this relationship.
Answered by john1309
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After analyzing the two character's personalities and actions throughout the play, one will find the following differences between Antonio and Bassanio in The Merchant of Venice. Antonio is a loyal, generous friend, who funds Bassanio's trip to Belmont. Unlike his close friend Bassanio, Antonio is a wealthy businessman with a positive reputation throughout Venice. Antonio is also melodramatic throughout the play, and his despair only worsens after he supposedly loses his ships. After learning that Shylock is within his rights to extract a pound of flesh, Antonio courageously accepts his fate. In contrast, Bassanio is a young, impulsive individual, who is deeply in love with Portia. Unlike Antonio, Bassanio is not wealthy and has squandered all of his money, which is why he asks Antonio to loan him money in the first place. Bassanio is also an upbeat, impetuous individual whose decisions add to the drama of the play. Unlike Antonio, Bassanio is a man of action, who is willing to risk everything to save his friend from Shylock's demands..

After analyzing the two character's personalities and actions throughout the play, one will find the following differences between Antonio and Bassanio in The Merchant of Venice. Antonio is a loyal, generous friend, who funds Bassanio's trip to Belmont. Unlike his close friend Bassanio, Antonio is a wealthy businessman with a positive reputation throughout Venice. Antonio is also melodramatic throughout the play, and his despair only worsens after he supposedly loses his ships. After learning that Shylock is within his rights to extract a pound of flesh, Antonio courageously accepts his fate. In contrast, Bassanio is a young, impulsive individual, who is deeply in love with Portia. Unlike Antonio, Bassanio is not wealthy and has squandered all of his money, which is why he asks Antonio to loan him money in the first place. Bassanio is also an upbeat, impetuous individual whose decisions add to the drama of the play. Unlike Antonio, Bassanio is a man of action, who is willing to risk everything to save his friend from Shylock's demands.. and actions throughout the play, one will find the following differences between Antonio and Bassanio in The Merchant of Venice. Antonio is a loyal, generous friend, who funds Bassanio's trip to Belmont. Unlike his close friend Bassanio, Antonio is a wealthy businessman with a positive reputation throughout Venice. Antonio is also melodramatic throughout the play, and his despair only worsens after he supposedly loses his ships. After learning that Shylock is within his rights to extract a pound of flesh, Antonio courageously accepts his fate. In contrast, Bassanio is a young, impulsive individual, who is deeply in love with Portia. Unlike Antonio, Bassanio is not wealthy and has squandered all of his money, which is why he asks Antonio to loan him money in the first place. Bassanio is also an upbeat, impetuous individual whose decisions add to the drama of the play. Unlike Antonio, Bassanio is a man of action, who is willing to risk everything to save his friend from Shylock's demands..

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