Question

From Merchant of Venice...

Describe the circumstances that led to the signing of the fatal bond by Antonio and it's consequences in the play “Merchant of Venice”.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Antonio , the good money lender went to Shylock, the shrewed money lender of Venice. They both were enemies, so shylock took advantage of this situation and made antonio sign the fatalbond. ButAntonio was not able to return the money on time. As a result antonio was presented infront of the judge in the court.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Despite not having the money,antonio agrees to help bassanio by becoming his guarantor/surety for the bond if he borrows money from another money lender....antonio agrees because all of his ships are due back in Venice a full month before the bond falls due.this leads antonio to sign the fetal bond.