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question(s) about the act.What impression is given of
Bassanio?Bassanio is an aristocrat or a man of high class. He lives
a lavish lifestyle and cannot manage his wealth. Tis not unknown
to you, Antonio, How much I have disabled mine estate. By something
showing a more swelling port Than my faint means would grant
continuance (Shakespeare 1.1 122-124). Bassanio ends up borrowing
money from Antonio. Although Bassanio says he loves Antonio, it
seems that he uses his love as an excuse and take advantage on
Antonio.What do you make of the relationship between Bassanio and
Antonio?It seems that they are friends; however, when Bassanio
needs money, Antonio still gives him economic support despite that
he doesnt have any money temporarily. Antonio might take advantage
of Bassanio due to his position and fame, and Bassanio might take
advantage on Antonio of his wealth. Also, as the film which we
watched in class suggests, Antonio could be loving Bassanio.
Therefore, Antonio would be possible to have such a sacrifice for
Bassanio.What do
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Although it
seems that Antonio and Bassanio are close friends, and Antonio
would borrow money for Bassanio despite that Antonio does not have
a guarantee of paying the loan on time. But I think there is a more
complicated relationship between them by which they both want to
take advantage of each other. Bassanio needs Antonio as a friend
since he could be an economic supply of Bassanio; Antonio wants to
take advantage of Bassanios title and his social status so that if
Antonio is friend with Bassanio, Antonios social status will
consequently rise. In todays society, whether in politics or
business, the mind of people becomes more sophisticated, and there
is always a reason that drives people to achieve certain goals.
Once they achieve their goal, people could unmask themselves and
the so-called friendship could be
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