Question

How is antonio a reliable friend and popular with his friends in merchant of venice

Answer 1

Antonio is a rich and popular man. He is very generous. He helps Bassanio to go to Belmont and court Portia. He is ready to suffer for the sake of his friend Bassanio. He lends money to Shylock's borrowers at the last minute, so that they can pay off the debt. He never charges interest. He is always happy to help his friends and does not accept more than the original amount in return.