Question

what condition did Shylock put if Antonio would be able to repay the loan of three thousand ducats​

Answer 1

In The Merchant of Venice, Shylock loans Bassanio three thousand ducats without interest for a term of three months with Antonio backing Bassanio to guarantee the loan. One of the conditions of this loan is that Antonio must pay in a pound of flesh if he cannot repay the loan itself on time. Shylock inserts this term because of hid deep hatred for Antonio, who frequently lends money without asking for interest, thus, making Shylock's job as a lender more difficult.

Although Bassanio doesn't think Antonio should enter into the agreement, Antonio does so anyway, as he is very confidents that his ships (which will be arriving in two months) will bring him great wealth and that he won't encounter any difficulties in coming up with the money.