Question

In the context of Antonio and Bassanio’s relationship, discuss how it reflects the theme of friendship throughout the play, ‘The Merchant of Venice’.

Answer 1

Answer:

Shakespeare also expresses this through the friendships of male characters. There are several strong friendships with males in the play. Gratiano represents the overprotective friend. He is a symbol of the ultimate kind of trust among friends, the man that can always be counted on as the protector in the group. In the play, the relationship between Bassanio and Antonio is somewhat skewed from the average male friendship.

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