An Analysis of Friendship in William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice

Authors

  • Delli Sabudu Universitas Negeri Manado
  • Sabrina W J Husain Universitas Negeri Manado
  • Nisfatun Palengkahu Universitas Negeri Manado
  • Niken Yusuf Universitas Negeri Manado

Keywords:

Friendship, friendship of utility, friendship of pleasure, kinds of friendship

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze the types of friendship between Antonio and Bosanio in Shakespeare's play, The Merchant of Venice. The core theme of this drama is friendship. This theme of friendship expresses the relationship between Antonio and Basanio. A true friend is consistently willing to put your happiness before your friendship. Friendships are relationships that can last throughout the life span, serving an important role in maintaining social connectedness at the end of life as well as with other relationships, such as with co-workers and members of organizations. While making new relatives is common in the early years, making new friends is more likely in later years than expanding kinship, at least within a generation. The data is taken from the drama using a psychoanalytic approach. The method used is a qualitative method. The results show that there are three types of friendship found in the novel, namely utility friendship, pleasure friendship, and benevolent friendship.

Author Biographies

Delli Sabudu, Universitas Negeri Manado

 

 

Sabrina W J Husain, Universitas Negeri Manado

 

 

Nisfatun Palengkahu, Universitas Negeri Manado

 

 

Niken Yusuf , Universitas Negeri Manado

 

 

 

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08-05-2025

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