Question

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Why do you think that Antonio is presented as a melancholic character?
What could be cause for his melancholy?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Antonio is portrayed as a melancholy character from the outset of the play. In the first scene, Antonio's friends, Salarino and Solanio, insist that Antonio is upset and depressed about his ships. Antonio is a wealthy merchant whose money is invested in his ships.