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Antonio (The Merchant of Venice)

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theatrical character in the play "The Merchant of Venice"

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Enter Antonio and Pantino. ANTONIO. Tell me, Pantino, what sad talk was that Wherewith my brother held you in the cloister? PANTINO. ’Twas of his nephew Proteus, your son. ANTONIO. Why, what of him? PANTINO.
William Shakespeare, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
The chapter “SCENE III. The same. A room in Antonio’s house” is titled for Antonio; names Antonio several times.
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“Three thousand ducats--for three months--and Antonio bound,” murmured the Jew reflectively. “Your answer to that?” demanded Bassanio. “Antonio is a good man,” mused Shylock.
Mary Macleod, The Shakespeare Story-Book
Names Antonio several times; states what Antonio is.
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ALONSO. Prithee, peace. SEBASTIAN. He receives comfort like cold porridge. ANTONIO. The visitor will not give him o’er so. SEBASTIAN. Look, he’s winding up the watch of his wit; by and by it will strike. GONZALO. Sir,— SEBASTIAN. One: tell. GONZALO.
William Shakespeare, The Tempest
Names Antonio several times; opens on Antonio.
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