Question

What kind of relationship did antonio and bassanio share according act1 scene 1

Answer 1

The Light of Asia written by William Shakespeare.
In act 1 we saw the melancholic character of Antonio. And Bassanio and Antonio were best friends.

Answer 2

It gets clear that both friends are fiercely loyal to each other. At first glance, it may look like Antonio is making all the sacrifices, and Bassanio is using him to find his love. Had it been so, Bassanio would not have postponed his marriage to return and see Antonio