Antonio explains that he is depressed. Solanio and Salerio volunteer reasons why he is acting in such a way; They suggest that he is worried about the safety of his ships, in which he has spent a large sum of money on their maintenance. “And such a want-wid sadness makes of me, that i have much ado to know myself”. He then replies with ” Your mind is tossing on the ocean, there where your argosies with portly sail”. This means that Antonio is overthinking about his ships and worrying too much.

Act 1 Scene 3: Shylock doubts the security of Antonio’s ships, but seems willing to lend the money. He tells the audience that he hates Antonio for a variety of reasons, and intends to harm if he can.

Act 2 Scene 1:  The prince of Morocco arrives to attempt to win Portia’s hand in marriage. Portia stresses that she must obey her dead fathers will and marry the man who solves the riddle of the caskets. Portia reminds Morocco that he must make his choice of the caskets after dinner.

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