Question

Why is Antonio in a melancholy mood throughout the play?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Antonio appear to be melancholic throughout the play because of an unknown reason. ... Antonio melancholic nature must be a hint that something bad is going to happen with him in the play later

Answer 2

Explanation:

As antonio was melancholic by nature there may be many reasons as he fears losing bassanio to portia . He also had a foreboding of some approaching disaster. Je may also wants to be seen as a wise man in a state of melancholy.

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