Question

in Merchant of Venice Act 1 scene 1, what is intended by the sadness of Antonio?​

Answer 1

He says in his poem that he does not know why he is sad but it wears him down. In scene 1, his friends, Salanio and Salarino, indicate that he is depressed and angry due to the business of his ships which seems to be going down the drain. Antonio is shown as a filthy rich merchant.