Question

Antonio is portrayed as a wealthy merchant. Then why is he so sad? What does Antonio

express about his sadness?​

Answer 1

Answer:

In the first scene of the play, Solanio speculates that Antonio might be sad because his wealth is tied up in ships, which can be risky investments. Antonio tells his friends not to grieve his death after Portia, disguised as Balthazar, asks him for a few last words before Shylock harvests his pound of flesh.