Question

Shakespeare has struck a fine balance of love, romance and comedy in The Merchant of Venice. Bring out the truth of the statement.

Answer 1

The Merchant of Venice opens with Christian merchant named Antonio in a depressed state and his friends try to cheer him up.

His friend Bassanio, who has lost all of his money states to Antonio to loan him some money.

The Merchant of Venice is not only about the romance and Bassanio is willing to "risk it all" to woo Portia.