Merchant of Venice
Merchant of venice act 1 scene 1
Why does gratiano warned to play a role of a fool?
Why does gratiano warned to play a role of a fool?
Gratiano wants Antonio to cheer up. He says that it is better to play the fool and have laugh lines on his face than be a stern man who scowls all the time.
Gratiano says that if Antonia plays the part of a sad man then he will play the part of a fool. He says that let his face crease with wrinkles of laughter and happiness and let his liver heat with wine rather than make his heart cold with painful groans.