Question

describe the bloodletting test from act 2 scene 1 in merchant of Venice
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Answer 1

Answer:

The speaker wants to prove, that in spite of his dark skin, Portia should not consider him inferior. His blood is as red as that of any European, and his love will be as strong as that of any other. Since the contest is for Portia's love, they should have a bloodletting test and he will come out as a winner.