Question

(u) Why does Antonio ask Bassanio to borrow money from some moneylender
on his surety. Why could he himself not borrow money ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Antonio asks Bassanio to borrow some money from a moneylender on Antonio's surety as Bassanio had no money to go to Belmont and woo Portia and all of Antonio's money was invested in his business ventures abroad.