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Bassanio is just got back from the secret trip to see an hierness named portia.Bassanio went on his trip by borrowing tons of money from Antonio.Bassanio negotiates with a Jewish moneylender,Shylock asking for 3000 ducats.Bassanio borrows money from the credit of his friend Antonio.Trouble is,Antonio is an Anti semite and is often offensive to Shylock.But unfortunately Antonio will face a great loss.In the court Portia cross dress to be a lawyer to defence Antonio.Story contiues.....with conversation in the court.
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