Merchant of Venice

Why does Antonio complain?

Act1 scene 2

Antonio:in sooth,i know not why i am so sad:

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This question relates to Act I, Scene II. Antonio isn't exactly complaining.... he's merely attempting to explain his emotions. He's feeling down in the dumps and can't explain it.

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Merchant of Venice

He feels depressed as a foreshadowing of the events that are to follow