Question

In the Merchant of Venice play, Act 1 scene 1, Why does Bassanio speak of his debts?What can be concluded about the character of Bassanio from this scene?

Answer 1

Answer:

Bassanio is an extravagant man. he was a spendthrift. he was discussing it to Antonio,his friend about his debts so that Antonio could help him borrow money from a money lender on his reputation. because bassanio was devoid of money and was in debt and he needs money to woo the princess Portia

Answer 2

Answer:

bassanio was a spendthrift was always spendin his money in the luxiries of life . he kept borrowing money from bassanio and still not given him his money back . at the time bassanio was asking for money because he had to win portia from belmont . he was incapable of going there without money so he gave an entire description of his  plan so that antonio would lend him more money.

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