Why Antonio was in melonchonic mood in Act 1 scene 1
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the reason of his meloncholy is unknown .... may be shakespeare had made him sad to tell d audience about the upcoming danger .
Answer:
Antonio appear to be melancholic throughout the play because of an unknown reason. At the beginning of the play , Salanio and Salarino predicts various reasons for Antonio to be sad however he denies each of them.
the probable reasons of his sadness are :-
1) his richly laden merchandise are bound to the seas .
2) Bassanio has confessed to Antonio about the Lady in Belmont whom Bassanio loves. Therefore Antonio fears that he might be alone and lose a dear friend
3) it was believed that future events casts their shadows earlier . Antonio melancholic nature must be a hint that something bad is going to happen with him in the play later .
4) According to Gratiano it must be the nature of certain people to put up a stern appearance to acquire gravity and respect .
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