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12. In the book, I did not like Antonio entering the agreement with Shylock that should Shylock’s loan to Bassanio go unpaid, Shylock will be entitled to a pound of Antonio’s own flesh. I feel thatAntonio should not have been so confident that he would be able to repay his debts since the success of his business ventures was unpredictable and especially since something as precious as a pound of his flesh was at stake. His action turned out to be foolish in the end as his ships had indeed become lost at sea. 17. Antonio, a Venetian merchant, complains to his friends, Salarino and Solanio, that he is very sad but explain why. Salarino and Solanio suggest that his sadness must be due to his commercial investments, for Antonio has dispatched several trade ships to various ports. Salarino says the thought of the ocean sinking his entire investment would surely make him feel sad, but Antonio assures his friends that his business ventures do not depend on the safe passage of any one ship. Solanio then declares that Antonio must be in love, but Antonio dismisses the suggestion. The three men then encounter Bassanio, Antonio’s kinsman, walking with two friends named Lorenzo and Gratiano. Antonio asks Bassanio to tell him about the secret love that Bassanio is harboring. Bassanio admits that although he already owes Antonio a substantial sum of money previously, he says he needs to borrow more money from Antonio in order to woo Portia whom he has fallen in love with. Antonio replies that he cannot give Bassanio another loan, as all his money is tied up in his present business ventures, but offers to guarantee any loan Bassanio can round up. 23. This book reminded me of once where I borrowed money from my friend but I lost my wallet and was unable to return it. I was very embarrassed, but luckily my friend did not pursue the matter and said that I did not need to return the money. This incident is very similar to what happened to Antonio in the story, as he lost his ships and was unable to return the money he borrowed from Shylock. 39. Melancholic. 1. He is always aimlessly moping about the streets of Venice. 2. He is too weak to muster the energy required to defend himself against execution, and relies heavily on Portia’s help. 3. He does not profess his love for Bassannio even though he is obviously in love with him. 4. He constantly denies that the reason for his melancholy is due to his unrequited love for someone. 5.

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