Question

Why did Bassanio need the money? Why was Antonio incapable of
lending it? (from chapter the merchant of Venice)​

Answer 1

Antonio didn't have any actual money, because he invested it all in some ships (he was a merchant, after all--investing is how he made money). Antonio expected his ships to return soon, so he decided to help Bassanio by going to Shylock, a professional moneylender, to borrow money until his ships returned

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Answer 2

Answer:

Bassanio wanted to go to Belmont to marry Portia ,a rich lady . Antonio's money was in the ships and the ships were at the sea .

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