Question

The Merchant of Venice why does gratiano start praising the young lawyer?​

Answer 1

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• In order to cheer up his friend, he rather criticises the negative qualities of a sombre mood instead of saying something positive, although his suggestion at the start is that he would play the jester and encourage mirth. His speech comes across as more of a stern lecture than an inspiration.

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