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A summary of Act 1: Scenes 1 & 2 in William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of The Merchant of Venice and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
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by William Shakespeare. Buy Study Guide. Merchant of Venice Summary and Analysis of Act 1. Act I, Scene One. Antonio, a merchant, is in a melancholic state of mind and unable to find a reason for his depression. His friends Salerio and Solanio attempt to cheer him up by telling him that he is only worried about his ships returning safely to port.
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Summary. Welcome to the LitCharts study guide on William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Created by the original team behind SparkNotes, LitCharts are the world's best literature guides. The Merchant of Venice: Introduction. A concise biography of William Shakespeare plus historical and literary context for The Merchant of Venice.