The scene opens with bassanio and Shylock in the Jewish ghetto in Venice. Bassanio asks Shylock for money: “Three thousand ducats for three months, and Antonio bound.”

Shylock thinks Antonios ships are not secure and thinks he can get money from him. He doesn’t like Antonio and wants to hurt him: “But ships are but boards, sailors but men.”

Shylock gives Antonio a reason for why he shouldn’t give him the money: “Signor Antonio, many a time and oft in the Rialto.”
If Antonio fails to pay Shylock on the deadline, Shylock will cut him open. “Let the forfeit be nominated for an equal pound of your fair flesh.

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PRINCE OF MORROCO. – Intimidating. – Courageous. – Wealthy.

Prince of Morroco is the only non European

I think that the prince would be introduced by Gnawa music (Moroccan specific music).

In my opinion I think his followers would be silent to show signs of loyalty.

I think Portia and Nerrisa would be impressed and wooed by him.