Question

WHAT IS THE REASON OF ANTONIO'S SADNESS IN THE FIRST SCENE OF MERCHENT OF VENICE ?

Answer 1

The reason for Antonio's sadness in the first scene is that he is worried about his ships that are sailing in the ocean and if the shops sink in the ocean then he may lose all his money and merchantize

Answer 2

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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.

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