Question

why
does Gratiano want to play the fool​

Answer 1

Gratiano suggests that if the world is as Antonio says, then he will play the part of a jester who will encourage laughter, causing faces to wrinkle. He would rather seek pleasure in wine and harm his liver than burden his heart with sad groans which could kill him.

Answer 2

Answer:

Antonio was sad and his friends were trying to get rid of his sadness. ... Antonio's role was to play a sad character and that was what he was doing. Gratiano replied that then his role would be that of a clown who would try to cheer him up

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