Question

what according to you is the reason for sadness of Antonio in Act 1 scene 1

Answer 1

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here is ur answer!!

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Name of the play : Merchant od Venice

Act 1,Scene I.....

The reason that makes Antonio to feel sad is that his merchandise were widely distributed like vessels  in the sea for trading purpose...

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Answer 2

Answer:

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. He has invested a lot of money on ships and all of them are currently in the sea.