Question

How does antonio prove to be a worthy friend

Answer 1

That Antonio and Bassanio are very good friends gets clear right from the initial scenes. Whatever slight doubt is there gets cleared by the end. Throughout the drama, the two friends are more dear than life to each other. Their love and trust for each other are evident at every stage of the drama. Each one of them 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.