Question

Trace the friendship between Antonio and Bassanio based on the theme of friendship (In The Merchant of Venice)
[Word limit: 250 words}

Answer 1

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Explanation:

That Antonio and Bassanio are very good friends gets clear right from the initial scenes. Whatever slight doubt is there gets cleared by the end. Throughout the drama, the two friends are more dear than life to each other. Their love and trust for each other are evident at every stage of the drama. Each one of them is ready to go to any extent to serve and help the other. It is visible that Bassanio is less a friend and more a brother to Antonio.

Antonio lets Bassanio use his money like it’s his own. He does not differentiate between himself and his friend. Bassanio has no money and he has been living in debts which he plans to repay. He is himself feeling embarrassed over the large sums he has borrowed from Antonio. However, Antonio’s money is tied in the cargo which is still at sea. So, he asks him to borrow from any one in Venice in his name and go and see Portia. It is evident that Bassanio has to do little to persuade his friend for money. Antonio is already more than willing to lend him. This proves Antonio’s selflessness and that he considers Bassanio, a younger brother.