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- When Bassanio arrives with Lorenzo and Gratiano, he asks his close friend Antonio to lend him some more money. Bassanio explains that he needs the money to woo a wealthy heiress, Portia, in Belmont. Antonio is unable to advance Bassanio cash because all his money is invested in ships at sea but he gladly offers to guarantee a credit loan.
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Quick answer: Bassanio borrows money from Antonio to travel to Belmont and win Portia's hand in marriage, as he needs funds to present himself impressively among other...
Bassanio’s success in solving the riddle indicates his worthiness as a suitor for Portia. Even though Bassanio exploits his friendship with Antonio by constantly borrowing his money, Bassanio’s reaction to Antonio’s misfortune reveals the love he has for his companion.
- Antonio Offers to Act as Bassanio’s Guarantor
- Antonio and Bassanio Negotiate A Bond with Shylock
- Gobbo Deserts His Master, Shylock, For Bassanio
- Jessica Elopes with Lorenzo
- Shylock Is The Victim of Intolerance
- Bassanio Chooses His Casket and Discovers His Fortune
- Shylock Demands Justice
- Friends and Lovers Are Reconciled
Antonio, a prosperous Venetian merchant, is unable to explain his sadness to his friends, who suggest he must have business or love worries. When Bassanio arrives with Lorenzo and Gratiano, he asks his close friend Antonio to lend him some more money. Bassanio explains that he needs the money to woo a wealthy heiress, Portia, in Belmont. Antonio is...
Bassanio approaches the Jewish money-lender, Shylock, for a loan of three thousand ducats for three months with Antonio as guarantor. Shylock is doubtful because all of Antonio’s wealth is tied up in ships still at sea but he also nurtures a deep-seated hatred of Antonio, who he condemns for lending money without interest, which undermines Shylock’...
Lancelet Gobbo is debating with himself whether he should leave his master, the ‘fiend’ and ‘devil’ Shylock, when he meets his blind father, Old Gobbo, who fails to recognise him. Young Gobbo pretends to be some-one else and tells his father that Lancelet is dead. After much confusion, Lancelet confesses his true identity and explains that he has r...
In the darkness, Gratiano and Salerio wait outside Shylock’s house for Lorenzo, who is late. When Lorenzo arrives he calls out to Jessica, Shylock’s daughter, who throws down a casket of money and jewels from the house. Disguised as a boy, Jessica joins her lover Lorenzo in the street and they leave for the masque. Gratiano parts from his companion...
When Shylock sees Solanio and Salerio, he accuses them of being involved in Jessica’ elopement. They taunt Shylock and tell him of Antonio’s losses but he retaliates with a passionate speech about the wrongs he has suffered as Jew at the expense of Antonio. Movingly he explains that a Jew is the same as other men with the same feelings and needs. T...
In Belmont, Portia urges Bassanio to wait a day or two before choosing the casket, which will determine whether he can marry her or not, but he is determined to proceed. To the accompaniment of music, Bassanio selects from the gold, silver and lead caskets. He opts for the lead casket which contains Portia’s portrait, thereby winning both her hand ...
The Duke presides over the courtroom in Venice, where Shylock demands the penalty from Antonio for defaulting on the bond. Shylock is immune to the pleas of the Duke and Antonio’s friends for mercy and Antonio is resolved to die. Shylock resolutely demands justice according Venetian law. The Duke has sent for Bellario, a legal expert from Padua, bu...
Lorenzo and Jessica have been left in charge of Belmont during Portia’ absence. A messenger arrives to tell them that Portia and Nerissa will be with them presently. Lancelet Gobbo informs them that Bassano and Gratiano will also be home soon. Lorenzo orders music and light to welcome back his friends. When Portia and Nerissa arrive, Lorenzo and Je...
Why does Shylock demand Antonio’s flesh instead of money? Bassanio offers large sums of money to Shylock in exchange for Shylock’s forfeit of the original conditions of his bond. Shylock refuses to accept this offer, and he also refuses to justify his decision.
Antonio and his friend Bassanio ask for a loan so that Bassanio can impress Portia, the woman he loves. They get a loan from Shylock, but Antonio agrees to give a pound of his flesh if he...
Bassanio asks Antonio for a loan, so that he can pursue the wealthy Portia, who lives in Belmont. Antonio cannot afford the loan. Instead, he sends Bassanio to borrow the money on the security of Antonio's expected shipments.
In this scene Bassanio and Antonio ask Shylock for a loan so that Bassanio will have enough money to go to Belmont and woo Portia. Shylock deliberates over whether he will agree to lend Antonio the money or not, given how badly Antonio has treated him in the past.
