Question

what is mean by a fawning publican? give three reasons why shylock hates Antonio in short???

Answer 1

because Shylock gives debt for interest but Antonio give without interest
second Antoni spitts on shylocks wardrobe
thirdly Antonio is a rich merchant

Answer 2

Answer:

Publicans were tax collectors for the Romans and were generally oppressive. They were hated by the Jews because they were the agents of Rome, who collected taxes also from the Jews. Publican is a natural term of contempt and loathing in the mouth of a Jew. Shylock hats Antonio because he is a Christian, lends money without interest and hurls abuses on him.