In which way had Antonio shot the first arrow?
merchant of venice act 1 scene 1
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Antonio had shot the first arrow in the wrong direction and that is why it landed in a bush and got lost.
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This quotation from The Merchant of Venice, Bassanio suggests that his habit as a child was to invest a second arrow in order to find a lost first one. By taking the same shot, he could recoup both arrows. Similarly, he says that to recoup the money squandered by living lavishly, he should spend more on lavish goods in order to capture Portia. By making her think he has means, he may recover the money he lost, as well as gain more though marriage to her.
By seeking financial help from Antonio , Bassanio makes his wooing of Portia seem entirely a monetary goal. Certainly, the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio is ambiguous, and it is clear that Antonio is hesitant to lose his friend to marriage. Bassanio's explanation reduces any jealousy Antonio may...