'Love in The Merchant of Venice'

'William Shakespeargons piece of cake, The Merchant of Venice, accurately portrays the theme of delight in versus egocentrism passim its correctty. We see examples of this divergence as Antonio borrows cash from the Jewish m one(a)ylender, usurer so he can will it to Bassanio, his closest friend. Although it is discernable that Bassanio indeed hit the hays Antonio as well, a a couple of(prenominal) examples such as Bassanio letting Antonio call a ticktack of his own class as redress for the money he borrows, display what Bassanio unfeignedly impulses, which is the money he needfully to proceed the woman he loves. It is hard to recognise whether Bassanios self-interest outweighs his love for Antonio, more(prenominal)over it is apparent that he accepted an supernumerary contract that instal his around beloved friend in danger. Shylock, even more so, had little desire for love. Shylock is non altogether portrayed as a money-lending usurer, he is alike de picted as a stereotypical Jew, whose greed, gluttony, and desires for revenge brook the most prise in his liveness. These attributes argon the sole procedure of the major meshing amidst Antonio and Shylock, and ultimately, between self-interest and noble love. The values that severally character holds most profoundly are portrayed in each of their actions and decisions.\nthroughout the play, The Merchant of Venice, Antonios love becomes real lucid. Antonios love and compassion for those he cares about is portrayed most significantly as he risks his own life to make his scoop friend, Bassanio, who he cares rattling deeply for, contented. It is obvious throughout the play that the kinship between Antonio and Bassanio is significant and it is promiscuous to perceive their relationship as one that has been present for many a(prenominal) years. Although their friendship is strong, the relationship, at many times, seems close to one-sided. It is excessively evident that Antonio cares very deeply for Bassanio, for he has make not only his money, but his entire person obtainable to Bassanio whenever he needs i... '