Question

why would salanio be looking at maps and charts?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Peering in maps for ports, and piers, and roads: looking into maps keenly to see where the ships could halt, where the piers to unload things were and where the main harbours were. ... The opening scene, through the words of Salarino and Salanio, reveals the dangers that could happen to ships at sea.

Answer 2

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⚘If salanio had such business venture aboard his hopes will be aboard ie, higher. He will looking carefully in maps for ports , harbours and channels and h further says that if anything that makes him fear or sad is only his misfortune to his business.