merchant of Venice act 1 scene 1 question answer why do you think that Antonio is a President at melancholic corrector what to could be cause of his melancholic
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Antonio is presented as a melancholic and passive character mainly for three reasons.
1. By portraying Antonio as a whimsical person, who is least bothered about the consequences of his actions, it justifies his signing the bond-agreement.
2. Antonio's melancholy creates a tragic atmosphere which floats on the brink of tragedy.
3. Antonio's melancholy creates a sense of mystery for the audience.
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