How is Antonio presented in The Merchant of Venice?
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How is Antonio presented in The Merchant of Venice?
"The Merchant of Venice":
Antonio and Bassanio possess a special friendship that may hold more importance for Bassanio than his wife Portia. Disguised as a lawyer, Portia is able to free Antonio from his contractual obligations with Shylock.
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View this answerAntonio is presented in "The Merchant of Venice" as melancholy and highly affectionate and devoted to Bassanio. Unlike the other characters,...
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 12Explore "The Merchant of Venice" by Shakespeare. Learn when the play was written, review the characters, study the summary and themes, and examine Shylock's speech.
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