Question

summary on mov Act 1 secene1​

Answer 1

The opening scene gives the exposition , The situation on which the story is based. we are introduced to Antonio The merchant Who gives the title of the drama. The interest is highlighted by serving him in a Melancholic mood. Salarino and salanio , His friends, give various reasons for his sadness and try to bring him out of it. Bassanio , The closest friend of Antonio asks For a loan from him in order to present himself as an edible suitor to Portia, a rich heiress of Belmont . Antonio ships are still at sea; he has not ready cash with him; but he authorises bassanio to use his name of credit and get a loan from the moneylender.