Question

Give the character sketch of Antonio in The Merchant of Venice Novel by Shakespeare

Answer 1

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. Antonio manifests his piety by cursing and spitting at Shylock[1] (anti-semitism was common in Europe in Shakespeares days).

Answer 2

Antonio is introduced as a rich merchant who has many ventures at sea.He remains in a state of melancholy and is not interested in love.He is very loyal and generous towards Bassanio.
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