(1.1.13)
Antonio has already willingly offered up his “purse”, his money, but he also makes statement offering his “person” as well. By offering his “person” he offers himself and his body Antonio could be implying he wants a sexual relationship with Bassanio. His dialogue becomes lively and emotional while speaking of Bassanio awaking his zest for life and happiness.
When he accepts he is going to pass on, he tells Bassanio, "Say how I cherished you," and appears happy to be paying Bassanio's obligation with his life. (Bbc.co.uk, 2017) Antonio is content with the idea that his death could repay Bassanio’s death. Antonio’s loyalty to Bassanio is truly shown through his genuine happiness to endure death for Bassanio.
Antonio’s depression becomes evident when Bassanio is not around or when love seems to be with someone else. Antonio starts the play in a episode of distress as he explains his feelings to Salarino and …show more content…
(1.1.1) Even Antonio is unsure of how he is so unhappy. Salarino expresses it may be because his ships are constantly at risk while at sea, although Antonio assures him it is not that. Salarino suggests he could be lovesick. Antonio has been told of the beautiful Portia by Bassanio and could be resenting the fact he could lose the love of his life. Yet again Bassanio is altering Antonio’s emotions, but this time for the worst. After much time has passed and the trial comes, Antonio has lost all his emotion. Bassanio has gone to marry Portia and Antonio is ready to die in court. Before the trial Antonio believes the bond was fair and he will abide by it. He tell the Duke that plans to respond to Shylock “with a quietness of spirit” (4.1.57) Although after the trial occurs the outcome is nothing as Antonio expected. Bassanio has responded to his letter and come to the trial and an intelligent doctor broke apart the case and set Antonio free of Bassanio’s debt. Antonio encourages Bassanio to give up his ring to repay the doctor for his miracle work, the ring Portia gave him and said to never lose. Bassanio declines at first but Antonios jealous feelings become prominent when he convinces Bassanio to hand over the