Question

Who was the Merchant of Venice in Shakespeare's play of the same name?

• A. Antonio
• B. Salerio
• C. Bassanio
• D. Gratiano

Answer 1

The correct option is A Antonio

• The Merchant of Venice written by Shakespeare is a play that revolves around love, money, prejudice and social injustice.
• The story is about Antonio, a merchant, who takes a loan from Shylock to help his friend to court Portia. Antonio can't repay the loan, and without mercy, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh.
• The heiress Portia, now the wife of Antonio's friend, dresses as a lawyer and saves Antonio.