what is the importance of opening scene in merchant of venice?
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The opening scene accomplishes the task of informative exposition of the play, i.e. it introduces the important characters, elements of the plot and general atmosphere of the play. The foundations of the two major stories- the Bond Story and the Caskets Story are firmly laid in this scene. Besides, it dwells on the themes of friendship, fidelity, pretence and display of welth
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