If I were Antonio, I would also have loaned the money to Bassanio. This is because of three main reasons. I believe that Bassanio is a trustworthy man, Bassanio is a good friend of mine, and Bassanio needs the money because that amount of money will affect his life happiness.
Firstly, I have known Bassanio for a long time and I believe that he is a trustworthy friend. Bassanio says that back when he was a schoolboy, if he lost an arrow he would try to find it by shooting another arrow in the same direction, watching the second arrow more carefully than he had the first. By risking both arrows, he often got both arrows back. What he is trying to tell me is that, this amount of money which he wants to borrow is just like the second arrow, and if I lend him this amount of money, I would be able to get both sums of money back. After being friends with Bassanio for such a long time, I know his personality and I know that he is trustworthy. Therefore, I am willing to loan the money to Bassanio, because I believe that I will be able to get back both sums of money.
Secondly, Bassanio is a good friend of mine. True friends should help each other in times of need. That is what I believe. Now that Bassanio needs this sum of money urgently, I should therefore all the more lend it to him. This is what friends are for.
Lastly, Bassanio need the money because that amount o money will affect his life happiness. Bassanio needs this money in order to woo Portia. If this money will help Bassanio to successfully woo Portia, then of course I ought to lend him the money! If I do not lend Bassanio the money and he fail to woo Portia, then I will regret my decision. Therefore, I feel that I should lend Bassanio the money.
In conclusion, because of the above three reasons, I would also have loaned the money to Bassanio if I were Antonio.
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