Merchant of Venice
Bassanio
How do we learn about Bassanio's financial state?why does he need money??
i woul reall appreciate it if someone gave me the answer..
How do we learn about Bassanio's financial state?why does he need money??
i woul reall appreciate it if someone gave me the answer..
Bassanio informs Antonio that he has been prodigal with his money and that he currently has accumulated substantial debts. Bassanio reveals that he has come up with a plan to pay off his obligations by marrying Portia, a wealthy heiress in Belmont. However, in order to woo Portia, Bassanio needs to borrow enough money so that he can act like a true nobleman. Antonio tells him that all his money is invested in ships at sea, but offers to borrow money for him.
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