There are various types of love in life. Two are shown in The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare, written in 1589. It focuses on friendship and romance. The motif of friendship is evident in many characters in the play. Depending on the character, the idea of ​​love versus friendship is a controversial issue. In many cases, Bassanio and Antonio believe that friendship is more important than love. Therefore, the following theme is demonstrated: friendship is a stronger bond than a vow of love. At the beginning of the play, Antonio is willing to sacrifice his credit to ensure Bassanio's happiness. In the midst of the opera, friendship and romance are in conflict, as Antonio is willing to give up his flesh to satisfy the bond he has with Shylock, and Bassanio leaves for Venice without his newlywed. At the end of the play, Antonio convinces Bassanio to break the promise he made to his wife, fully demonstrating that the bond of friendship is stronger than a vow of love. In this case, Bassanio neglects his wife to support his friend in Venice. Throughout the play, the friendship between Antonio and Bassanio is highly valued compared to Portia and Bassanio's marriage. At the beginning of the opera The Merchant of Venice, Antonio is willing to sacrifice his credit to ensure Bassanio's happiness. Antonio knows that Bassanio knows that he would leave his newlywed wife at home, alone, to be with a friend. Antonio also wants to know if Bassanio will come to his death and resolve between the two. This fuels the fire of Portia's desire to be Bassanio's only love. At the end of Act III, Portia sets up a plan: instead of pushing Bassanio away from Antonio, she decides that she will help Antonio. Portia then decides that she will give Bassanio, in double, the money to take back to Venice to preserve Antonio's life. As a result, Bassanio will be in her debt. Portia later