How does Shakespeare present Bassanio‘s feelings towards Portia1. Shakespeare presents Bassanio’s feelings for Portia as mercenary (greedy for money)2. Shakespeare also presents Bassanio’s feelings towards Portia as discriminatory (colour of her skin, status as U/C)3. Finally, Shakespeare presents Bassanio’s feelings for Portia as potentially misogynistic (discriminatory against someone because they are a women) Introduction3 paragraphs Conclusion
