文档介绍：The Merchant of Venice ? Portia was a rich man's daughter . According to her father ‘ s will, she got three boxes: a gold box, a silver one , and a lead one ( 铅盒) . If somebody chosed the box contained her portrait, then she would marry the man. Then, suitor ( 求婚者) from all corner s of the world gathered here to marry this fairy maiden. Venice:in the town ,a young man named Bassanio who heared about this news determined to win Portia. However, he needed three thousand ducat (硬币) to reach his lack of money,he had to turn to his good friend, rich merchant Antonio for help. Unfortunately,at this time , Antonio ’ s money was put into the business,he couldnot withdraw it right help his best friend ,Antonio was forced to borrow money from a wealthy Jewish scrivener( 放债人) Shylock. Shylock was a usury ( 高利贷) .Different from Shylock ,Antonio lent money to people and never accepted interest. But this time, Shylock agreed to lend Antonio money without interest .He put forward a strange request .If Antonio could not repay the debt on time , he could cut a pound of flesh from Antonio ’s body. And Antonio signed the contact. With money ,Bassanio went to chase Portia. Luckily ,he chose the lead box equipped with Portia ’s portrait .At this moment ,Bassanio heared about Antonio ‘s lawsuit .So he hold a wedding ceremony ina hurry . Meanwhile, Portia maid, Narisa also accepted Ba