Strong and intimate, the relationship between cousins ​​is a paradigmatic example of Renaissance male friendships. Despite Bassanio's irresponsibility and naivety, Antonio continues to please him. One of the main reasons for Antonio's indulgence is their friendship. Without a doubt, I would not lend money to Bassanio. Wisely, Bassanio has a plan in mind before approaching Bassanio. Before asking the older man for a loan, Bassanio already knows how to repay his friend. In this incident, Bassanio urges Antonio to shoot another arrow in his direction, as Bassanio had done in his childhood. In doing so, the youngest declares that “in venturing into both, I have often found both” (Ii143-144). In essence, if Antonio risked it again, the man would find both returns in his pocket. After conquering the rich heiress, Bassanio will benefit from her wealth and compensate her