Question

what is the difference between Antonio and Portia's melancholy(merchant of Venice) ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Both deem their melancholy as disturbingly unwelcome and unpleasant. The difference lies in the fact that Antonio cannot possibly have a solution for his sadness since he does not know what causes it, while Portia, to a certain extent, has hope for a solution. She dreams of Bassanio choosing the right casket