In the film version of the Merchant of Venice, the details were not as clear as it is in the book version of Merchant of Venice. Therefore, certain very specific characteristics of different characters are different. For example in Act One, Scene One of the book version, Solanio and Salarino are more of concerned why Antonio is upset. But in the film version, Solanio and Salarino are more of mocking Antonio for being upset. Also, in the film when Bassanio seeks a loan from Antonio, the film cuts a huge part of Bassanio trying to plead with Antonio to loan him some money. This made Antonio seem more willing to lend Bassanio the money than in the book version. In the film version, all Bassanio had to do was to tell Antonio about Portia and Antonio was immediately ready to loan the money. However, in the book version, after hearing about Portia Antonio was still a little hesitant and tried to find ways to avoid Bassanio’s request by saying he does not have the money Bassanio needs. The difference of the film version of Merchant of Venice from the book version is such that the characters are a little different in characteristics.
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