Merchant of Venice

Act 2 scene 8

what does the servants announcement of the next suitor at the end of act 2 lead the audience to expect?

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The audience expects the arrival of Bassanio. Shylock lent the money, Antonio guranteed it, and we know that Bassanio and Graziano are on their way to Belmont. Thus, we anticipate Bassanio's arrival.

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Merchant of Venice