Shakespeare has struck a fine balance of love, romance and comedy in The Merchant of Venice. Bring out the truth of the statement.

The play 'The Mercahnt of Venice' indeed strikes a balance between love, romance and comedy. The couples are shown very much in love and intending to get married. The romantic Bassanio is willing to risk all to marry Portia. Portia, being a romantic at heart, chooses Bassanio over the other suitors. Jessica and Lorenzo decide to romantically elope to get married. Comic relief is provided by Launcelot and the episodes of cross dressing by the play's characters.