Why is Antonio unable to help Bassanio at once?
To raise a present sum'. How much was this sum? Why was it required ur
What does Antonio instruct Bassanio to do to get a loan?
Give the meaning of: "That shall be rack'd, even to the uttermost.
Give any two character traits of Antonio in the scene. How are they
from the character traits of Bassanio?
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1.Antonio is unable to help Bassanio at that point of time as all his ships were sailing at the sea,and all his fortunes were in the ship (sailing). Thus Antonio was unable to help or rather give money or loan to Bassanio.
2.Antonio told to Bassanio that he don't have much money at that time and he said to bassanio to go in the market and ask for the money whom you want with the name of him(Antonio)
3.That shall be rack'd, even to the uttermost. The credit shall be stretched to the utmost limit. Antonio says that he is ready to stretch the credit as far as to equip Bassanio to go to Belmont to woo Portia.
4.Antonio is a rich merchant of Venice. Bassania is his dearest friend.Antonio exhibits the characteristics of melancholia, intelligence, and confidence. In addition, he has the qualities of generosity, loyalty, and love. While Bassanio is opposite to Antonia as he is very extavagant and selfiesh as he wanted to marry Portia for her money.
Here is your answer of your question.
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Antonio instructed Bassanio to lend the money in behalf of Antonio, to woo Portia.
That shall be rack'd , even to the uttermost. The credit shall be stretched to the utmost limit. Antonio says that he is ready to stretch the credit as far as to equip Bassanio to go to Belmont to woo Portia.
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