if you have studied merchant of venice then answer in your own words
why did bassanio borrow money ??
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Answer:
In Venice, young Bassanio needs a loan of 3,000 so that he can properly woo a wealthy heiress of Venice named Portia. ... Antonio's money, unfortunately, is invested in merchant ships that are presently at sea; however, to help his friend, Antonio arranges for a short-term loan of the money from Shylock, a Jewish usurer.
Explanation:
Bassanio has squandered his money and asks Antonio for a loan in order to travel to Belmont to win Portia's hand in marriage. Portia is a wealthy heiress who is bound to her father's will. Many suitors from around the world travel to Belmont in hopes of marrying Portia. Bassanio understands that he will need money to outfit ships, buy various gifts that will impress Portia, and compete with the other suitors. Unfortunately, he does not have the money to do so which is why he asks his close friend, Antonio, for a loan.