Merchant of Venice
IN THE OPENING SCENE,THE THEME OF ROMANCE AND LOVE IS INTRODUCE.HOW IS THIS SCENE LINKED TO THE BOND STORY?
ACT 1 SCENE 1.BASSANIO ASKS LOAN FROM ANTONIO.
ACT 1 SCENE 1.BASSANIO ASKS LOAN FROM ANTONIO.
Bassanio wants to woo Portia who, besides being a knockout, has giant inheritance. Antonio agrees to help make Bassanio look wealthy enough to woo Portia. Unfortunately Antonio will have to stretch his credit and hence the bond to Shylock.