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5. What does Antonio gain from giving the loan to Bassanio?

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Antonia being a true and loyal friend of Bassanio, advise Bassanio to take money from any money lender on Antonio's Name to impress Portia. As Antonio's ship were out at sea, the ships lost and Antonio could not pay money back to Shylock and according to the bond Shylock would be taking flesh from his body.

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