Merchant Of Venice Essay Research Paper Merchant

Merchant of Venice displays many different types of

human nature. Included in these are love, revenge, mercy,

and prejudice.

Love is shown in many different parts of M. of V. There is

the love between Antonio and Bassanio which is present

throughout the play. For example, in Act I Sce 3, Antonio

shows his love for Bassanio by risking one pound of his own

flesh so that his dear friend could properly court Portia.

The bond between the two men was so strong that either man

would willingly agree to such a deal.

This willingness to die for a loved one is not unique to

this play. I ll give you an example you can relate to. I

want you to close your eyes and get the picture of someone

you care about i