Question

What is meant by ‘a fawning publican’? Give three reasons why Shylock hates Antonio.​

Answer 1

fawning publican is the political leader who spent money for his family only

Answer 2

On the topic the story is said about Antonio and shylock who are a character of Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare .

He is like "a fawning publican" a grovelling tax collector.

These are the line said

They are the people who collects tax from other. Thus it may appear that Shylock is comparing Bassanio not to a tax-gatherer in ancient Judaea, but to the sort of "publican" who keeps an ale-house and fawns over his customers.

Reason why Shylock hate Antonio :-

1. The first and most important reason was that Antonio was a Christian whereas Shylock was a Jew .
2. Shylock used to lend money and this was the main source of income for him . but continue used to help the people by lending them money without interest . This become problem for Shylock.
3. Antonio used to tease Shylock in the street in front of the people and also he used to mock at him and use to say him a dog abused him .

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