Question

What were the circumstances that led to the signing of the fatal bond by Antonio in The Merchant Of Venice? State also its consequences

Answer 1

Answer:

Antonio was led to sign the deadly bond with shylock due to his unconditional love towards bassanio as he was his dear friend

In the story, the frindship between Antonio and Bassanio is so strong that both of them are ready to sacrifice themselves for each other

Therefore Antonio does not think much and signs the deadly bond with Shylock

The consequence of this is that on faliure of return of Antonios ship after deadline of three monthes given by Shylock , Antonio according to the bond owes Shylock 1 pound of flesh