Question

1 How does she react to the word 'choose"? Explain the pun on the word will. merchant of venice act1 scene 2
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Answer 1

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Explanation:

The desire of a living daughter was curbed by the will(legal document) of a dead father.

This shows that Portia cannot choose her husband according to her desire.

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Answer 2

Answer:

She says that she can never use the word choose in her life because she cannot deny one she doesn't like and marry one whom she likes. Because the will, the desire of marriage of a living daughter was curbed by a dead father. As her dad had devised a plan for suitors to win Portia.