Question

What is the importance of the opening scene of The Merchant Of Venice ?

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 title to the drama.we are also introduced to salanio, salarino ,bassanio and gratiano. we come across the unknown melancholy of antonio and bassanio's love for portia , a rich heiress in belmont.

Answer 2

Answer:

the opening scene gives the exposition, the situation on which the story is based.we are introduced to Antonio,the Merchant , who gives title to the drama.we are also introduced to salanio, salarino ,bassanio and gratiano. we come across the unknown melancholy of antonio and bassanio's love for portia , a rich heiress in belmont.