Question

Why did Shylock bear Antonio's insults patiently?

Answer 1

Explanation:

i think shylock hates antonio

he dont want to do anything at antonio

but he thought that he will give back it as double when he got a chance

Answer 2

Answer:

Shylock bore Antonio’s insults patiently since, as a shrewd Jew, he was waiting for an opportune time to take revenge on Antonio. Earlier, in the scene Shylock admits that patience is the badge of his race.