The Merchant of Venice

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The Merchant of Venice written by William Shakespeare is a drama based in Venice. The story begins with Bassanios longing to wed Portia, one of the most beautiful and rich women of Belmont. In order to marry her, he needs 3000 ducats. He looks for Antonios assistance who is a merchant of Venice and furthermore his best friend. Antonio tells him that he is devoid of the desired money as his ships have not arrived yet. Notwithstanding his circumstances, he guarantees Bassanio that he can become a guarantee for him to borrow money. Having been guaranteed by Antonios assurance, Bassanio takes credit from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. He names Antonio as the underwriter for the credit. Shylock is now annoyed with Antonio as Antonio rents money without interest. Furthermore, is biased towards Jews. Yet, he consents to give an advance to Bassanio without interest but puts a condition that, if Antonio cant pay the credit on the predetermined due date, he will take a pound of Antonios flesh. Antonio signs the agreement on seeing that the advance conveys no interest, despite the fact that Bassanio isnt supportive of such an agreement. In any case, Bassanio alongside Gratiano, his companion leaves for Belmont to wed Portia. The author depicts Gratiano as a youthful, overgarrulous, uncouth, and silly man. In Belmont, Portia is meeting numerous wooers. Be that as it may, she cant get the right match. According to her fathers will, whoever gets the right casket will get married to... | William Shakespeare The merchant of venice Paperback Book