Draw a character sketch of antonio
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Antonio is the title character in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. An influential, powerful and wealthy nobleman of Venice, he is a middle-aged man and a merchant by trade who has his financial interests tied up in overseas shipments when the play begins. He is kind, generous, honest and confident, and is loved and revered by all the Christians who know him. His willingness to die for Bassanio is a manifestation of his character.
The qualities present in Antonio are as follows :
⇒ The Weakest character of Merchant of Venice
Antonio was the weakest character in Merchant of Venice since he was melancholic and sad.
Antonio had a weak heart and his weak condition was witnessed in the trial scene.
⇒ Melancholic character
Antonio was melancholic and it was his characteristic trait.
Antonio had only one friend who was about to get married.
He had no family and he was worried about Bassanio's future
These could be some reasons for his melancholy.
⇒ Other notable mentions
Antonio was not at all innocent in my eyes.
He committed sins against Shylock . He called Shylock a "dog" , spitted in his beard , and he insulted Shylock's religion.
Yet Shakespeare did not do anything against Antonio . He was finally rescued in the Trial scene by Portia.
Shakespeare hoped to impress the audience by insulting a religion !
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