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Dramatic significant of the opening scene in the merchant of Venice with special reference to the reason behind the melancholic mood of Antonio not more than 500 words

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The opening scene is important from the point of view of character -portrayal. Here Antonio is presented in a melancholic state. His melancholy is quite puzzling as there might be various reasons for it. Through Antonio 's melancholy, Shakespeare wants to portray three things. First, he has tried to Justify the improbability of a rich merchant signing such a fatal bond by portraying him as a whimsical man, who is too bored with life to care for the consequences of his actions. Second, it is through Antonio's nameless melancholy that Shakespeare has created a tragic atmosphere, an atmosphere suitable for a comedy which floats on the brink of tragedy. Third, Antonio's melancholy creates a sense of mystery for the audience. this is the dramatic significant of the opening scene





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What is the reason for Antonio's melancholy in The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare?

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GRETCHEN MUSSEY eNotes educator | CERTIFIED EDUCATOR

Antonio is portrayed as a melancholy character from the outset of the play. In the first scene, Antonio's friends, Salarino and Solanio, insist that Antonio is upset and depressed about his ships. Antonio is a wealthy merchant whose money is invested in his ships. Antonio's ships are currently out at sea, where they are subjected to the treacherous waves. However, Antonio denies this explanation for his melancholy disposition and mentions that he has no idea why he is so depressed.

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