In the Merchant of Venice how does Shakespeare create and maintain tension for the audience during Act IV Scene I?

... The Merchant of Venice In the Merchant of Venice how does Shakespeare create and maintain tension For the audience during Act IV Scene I? Antonio has entered into a bond with Shylock. In return for 3000 ducats which he wants for his friend Bassiano, he agrees to repay the money within three months or allow Shylock to cut a pound of flesh from anywhere on his body. His ventures fail and Shylock claims his forfeit. Antonio is arrested and brought to trail in the Court of Justice so that Shylock may claim the forfeit of his bond Courtroom scenes always have a dramatic, tense atmosphere in novels, films, and plays for example in 'To Kill a Mockingbird', 'Kramer Vs Kramer' even 'Toad of Toad Hall'. Shakespeare's court scene in 'The Merchant of Venice' very likely the first court scene ever dramatised. It is full of tension which is maintained so that

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