Merchant of Venice Why would Portia even consider helping Antonio? Act 3 scene 4 Asked by Andrew D #655129 on 5/18/2017 4:58 AM Last updated by Aslan on 5/18/2017 4:59 AM
Anotonio is Bassanio's good friend. He funded Bassanio which lead him to Portia in the first place. Portia loves Bassanio so she wants to help Antonio.