On what note does act 1 scene 2 of merchant of venice open?
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The opening of the scene is in Belmont where portia and her servant Nerissa are talking about the weary of portia. Portia is unhappy about her father's will which he has decided for her to get her wealth. The man who chooses the right casket will be portia's husband and who guesses it wrong will swear to never marry again,leave the palace immediately and not talk to portia. Portia even ridicules the hilarious things about all the suitors who have come to test their luck.
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Antonio, a Venetian merchant, complains to his friends, Salarino and Solanio, that a sadness has overtaken him and dulled his faculties, although he is at a loss to explain why. Salarino and Solanio suggest that his sadness must be due to his commercial investments, for Antonio has dispatched several trade ships to various ports. Salarino says it is impossible for Antonio not to feel sad at the thought of the perilous ocean sinking his entire investment, but Antonio assures his friends that his business ventures do not depend on the safe passage of any one ship. Solanio then declares that Antonio must