Question

But this reasoning in not in the fashion to choose me a husband. O me, the word ‘choose’! I

may neither choose who I would nor refuse who I dislike; so is the will of a living daughter curbed by the will of the dead father. Is it not hard, Nerissa, I cannot choose one, nor refuse

none?



Questions:-

1. What is the context in which these words are spoken?[2]

2. Where are Portia and Nerissa in this scene? What are they discussing? [2]

3. How did Nerissa try to cheer Portia when she mentions about her luxurious yet

controlled life? [2]

4. State in your own words what does Portia mean by the above dialogue? [2]

5. At the end of the scene Portia mentions to abide by the will of her dead father, what

opinion do you form of her?​

Answer 1

Answer:

didn't understand the question