Monologue

Bassanio Monologue from The Merchant of Venice

From The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

male · anguished · 50 sec

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’Tis not unknown to you, Antonio, How much I have disabled mine estate By something showing a more swelling port Than my faint means would grant continuance. Nor do I now make moan to be abridg’d From such a noble rate, but my chief care Is to come fairly off from the great debts Wherein my time, something too prodigal, Hath left me gag’d. To you, Antonio, I owe the most in money and in love, And from your love I have a warranty To unburden all my plots and purposes How to get clear of all the debts I owe.

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Bassanio confesses to Antonio the financial troubles he faces and expresses his reliance on Antonio's support to resolve his debts, revealing a deep bond of friendship and trust.

20s · anticipation · love · debt · friendship · redemption

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