Question

How do you explain the title of the play 'Merchant of Venice'?Who do you think is the Merchant of Venice?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

The story happens in Venice to a large extent and in Belmont to some extent.

The entire court proceedings center around Antonio who is “The Merchant of Venice”. His life is at stake because on the one hand, Shylock wants a pound of flesh from Antonio from somewhere near his chest. On the other hand, Portia posing as a young lawyer, Dr. Balthasar, pleads to Shylock for Antonio’s life. This is the main event of the drama. It is the question of Antonio’s life and he is “The Merchant of Venice”. So the title is apt.