Question

1.Briefly state what Bassanio told Portia about the bond and the destruction of Antonio's cargo ships.

2. What did Salerio say about Shylock's insistence on the forfeiture of Antonio's bond? What happens to the bond at
the end of the play? PLZ TELL.
MERCHANT OF VENICE.
ACT 3 SCENE 2​

Answer 1

Bassanio told Portia that the letter he gave to her has some unwelcoming news written in it.

Explanation:

• He also tells Portia that he feels very happy because of her kind behaviour towards him.

• Antonio wanted Shylock to listen to him but he did not. Hence, he told everyone that Shylock and he are not on good terms since he gave loans to the people who were indebted to Shylock.

• At the end of the play, Shylock makes Antonio pledge security for his loan.