Question

What do the opening lines tell you about Antonio character? Can you quote some lines from a letter scene in the play which gives you a similar impression of this character.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The first line of the play is his: “In sooth, I know not why I am so sad.” His friends try to cheer him up and discern the reason for his sadness, to no avail. They reveal that he has lots of money on and in his ships, but he claims anxiety about his fortune has nothing to with feeling melancholy.

Answer 2

The first line in the play

• In sooth,I know not why I am so sad
• His friends try him to cheer up and discern the reason for his sadness,to to avail.They reveal that he has lots of money on and his ships,but he claims the anxiety about his fortune has nothing to with feeling melancholy.