The relationship between Antonio and Bassanio can be described to be as close as an actual relationship. To begin, Antonio and Bassanio make several actions that shows their unbreakable connection. Direct characterization is used towards the beginning because the characters throughout the Merchant of Venice are direct towards each other. The characters aren 't afraid to speak their mind and say what is believed to be right. The plot of the Merchant of Venice begins in the beginning in a situation involving Antonio and Bassanio. Bassanio needs a loan from Antonio. However, Bassanio is not a reliable person. From the past, Bassanio generally doesn 't pay others back. The character motives is what moves the play along as a whole. The motives
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In an incident regarding Antonio and Bassanio, Antonio states to look at the profuse amount of money lended to Bassanio as an investment, though Antonio also insists that the lent money is solely out of love. In other words, Bassanio views his confusing relationship with Antonio as a matter of love rather than business. Antonio says, “And if it stand, as yourself still do, within the eye of honor, be assured my purse, my person, my extremest means lie all unlocked to your occasions.” (Shakespeare 12) Antonio’s point is that as long as it’s honorable, Bassanio is allowed use all his money and will do his best to help him. Sadly, the relationship between the two men appears to be unequal love. Passionate Antonio is obviously in love with Bassanio. At every possible point, Antonio intervenes in his relationship with Portia. His willingness to give up his body for his debts, is a reflection of how strong their relationship is. Ultimately, Bassanio takes from Antonio and gives nothing in return. The biggest factor in their relationship is the inequality of exchange. One reason for why Antonio has control over Bassanio is because Bassanio owes him money. However, Portia eventually pays off the men 's debts. Therefore holding the most power at the end. Bassanio tells Antonio that his friendship means more than anything, …show more content…
The main plot revolves around Bassanio and Antonio. In the beginning of the Merchant of Venice, Antonio’s friend Bassanio is in need of money. Desperate, Bassanio asks Antonio for a loan in order to win Portia over. Antonio agrees to assist Antonio in finding money. Without this situation, Antonio and Bassanio’s relationship would not be inseparable. Obviously, one can tell that the character’s rely on each other throughout the entire Shakespearean play. For example, Bassano states,”Antonio, I am married to a wife which is as dear to me as life itself. But life itself, my wife, and all the world are not with me esteemed above thy life. I would lose all-ay, sacrifice them all here to this devil-to deliver you.” (Shakespeare 184) This quote expresses how close their relationship is because Bassanio is to give up everything for Antonio. In other words, claiming that the world isn’t as valuable as the life of Antonio. After making this statement., irate Portia becomes upset at this accusation. In this situation involving Antonio and Bassanio, their friendship seems intimate and strong as no one could tear them apart. Several actions are made that help form the strong relationship between the two
In an incident regarding Antonio and Bassanio, Antonio states to look at the profuse amount of money lended to Bassanio as an investment, though Antonio also insists that the lent money is solely out of love. In other words, Bassanio views his confusing relationship with Antonio as a matter of love rather than business. Antonio says, “And if it stand, as yourself still do, within the eye of honor, be assured my purse, my person, my extremest means lie all unlocked to your occasions.” (Shakespeare 12) Antonio’s point is that as long as it’s honorable, Bassanio is allowed use all his money and will do his best to help him. Sadly, the relationship between the two men appears to be unequal love. Passionate Antonio is obviously in love with Bassanio. At every possible point, Antonio intervenes in his relationship with Portia. His willingness to give up his body for his debts, is a reflection of how strong their relationship is. Ultimately, Bassanio takes from Antonio and gives nothing in return. The biggest factor in their relationship is the inequality of exchange. One reason for why Antonio has control over Bassanio is because Bassanio owes him money. However, Portia eventually pays off the men 's debts. Therefore holding the most power at the end. Bassanio tells Antonio that his friendship means more than anything, …show more content…
The main plot revolves around Bassanio and Antonio. In the beginning of the Merchant of Venice, Antonio’s friend Bassanio is in need of money. Desperate, Bassanio asks Antonio for a loan in order to win Portia over. Antonio agrees to assist Antonio in finding money. Without this situation, Antonio and Bassanio’s relationship would not be inseparable. Obviously, one can tell that the character’s rely on each other throughout the entire Shakespearean play. For example, Bassano states,”Antonio, I am married to a wife which is as dear to me as life itself. But life itself, my wife, and all the world are not with me esteemed above thy life. I would lose all-ay, sacrifice them all here to this devil-to deliver you.” (Shakespeare 184) This quote expresses how close their relationship is because Bassanio is to give up everything for Antonio. In other words, claiming that the world isn’t as valuable as the life of Antonio. After making this statement., irate Portia becomes upset at this accusation. In this situation involving Antonio and Bassanio, their friendship seems intimate and strong as no one could tear them apart. Several actions are made that help form the strong relationship between the two