1. Portia in The Merchant of Venice
Her beauty tied together with a future filled with her fathers wealth makes Portia one of the most desired bachelorettes in Venice/ Belmont. ... " (Act 1 Scene 2 Line 22) Portia desires the power to choose who she marries. ... Portia desires to marry Bassanio; she wants to make sure he chooses the correct box. ... Portia gives Bassanio the answer to the casket riddle subconsciously to ensure he chooses the lead casket and she gets what she wants. ...
- Word Count: 978
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School