The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare is a story on friendship and how a person can even give his life to save his friend. Bassanio and Antonio are childhood friends.Antonio is a moneylender, kind-hearted, gentle and generous,while Bassanio is a spend thrift .This story is about Antonio lending money to Bassanio since Bassanio was in love with Portia and wanted to impress her by dressing up well.both of them go under various problems financialy and at last it is a happy ending.
- Shreya
merchant of venice2016-02-27
in merchant of venice my favorite character is antonio basanio and osia .Bassanio, a nobleman with financial trouble, needs to borrow money in order to compete for the hand of Portia. His friend Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender.
Portia’s father’s will states that whoever wishes to marry her must solve a series of riddles or agree to remain a bachelor. Bassanio manages to solve them, much to Portia’s delight.
Antonio is unable to repay Shylock. Shylock locks him up and demands a pound of his flesh for repayment.
Antonio’s case is tried in court, where it is decided that Shylock cannot cut up Antonio. Shylock loses half his wealth and must convert to Christianity.
Portia and Nerissa testify against Shylock in his case while wearing disguises. Antonio is released and his wealth restored.
- ayush
The Merchant of Venice2016-02-27
This story is written by William Shakespeare.Here Antonio and Bassanio are two best friends.In this story Portia has played an important role. Bassanio, a nobleman with financial trouble, needs to borrow money in order to compete for the hand of Portia. His friend Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender.
Portia’s father’s will states that whoever wishes to marry her must solve a series of riddles or agree to remain a bachelor. Bassanio manages to solve them, much to Portia’s delight.
Antonio is unable to repay Shylock. Shylock locks him up and demands a pound of his flesh for repayment.
Antonio’s case is tried in court, where it is decided that Shylock cannot cut up Antonio. Shylock loses half his wealth and must convert to Christianity.
Portia and Nerissa testify against Shylock in his case while wearing disguises. Antonio is released and his wealth restored.
The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare is a story on friendship and how a person can even give his life to save his friend. Bassanio and Antonio are childhood friends.Antonio is a moneylender, kind-hearted, gentle and generous,while Bassanio is a spend thrift .This story is about Antonio lending money to Bassanio since Bassanio was in love with Portia and wanted to impress her by dressing up well.both of them go under various problems financialy and at last it is a happy ending.