Question

7) Why do you think that Antonio is presented as a melancholic character? What could be cause for his melancholy?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Antonio is presented as a melancholic character as 'Antonio as a whimsical person not bothered about the consequences of his actions, justifies his signing the bond agreement.

His internal conflict could be the key reason

for his melancholy.

Explanation:

• In 'Merchant of Venice', Antonio is presented as a melancholic and passive character as he is displayed as a capricious individual who doesn't care

about the consequences of his actions. His constant internal conflict between 'the constant desire for money and his

propensity of being generous. . This conflict keeps him depressed and sad throughout the play.

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Answer 2

Antonio is presented as a melancholic character as 'Antonio as a whimsical person not bothered about the consequences of his actions, justifies his signing the bond agreement. ' His internal conflict could be the key reason for his melancholy.