Bassanio writes a letter to Portia telling her he borrowed money from a friend who in turn borrowed money from an enemy. He then believes himself to be unworthy. Shylock, a money-lender ...

Antonio and his friend Bassanio ask for a loan so that Bassanio can impress Portia, the woman he loves. They get a loan from Shylock, but Antonio agrees to give a pound of his flesh if he cannot ...

Each of the characters is connected in one way or another with money – either through a lack of it (Bassanio), a love of it (Shylock) or an excess of it (Portia). The question of worth and value ...

Antonio tells Bassanio to not be sad because he feels lucky. He said only be sad he is losing a friend, not that he helped pay Bassanio's debt. Shylock, a money-lender, lends Antonio a loan ...