Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice, Act 2

1. define protagonist and antagonist

2. who is the protagonist for this play?(act 2)

3. who is the antagonist for this play?(act 2)

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The protagonist is the main character of the story, usually a hero. Antonio is the protagonist is Merchant of Venice.
The antagonist is the villain of the story. Shylock is the antagonist in Merchant of Venice.

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