Draw a character sketch of Portia
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Answer:
This is for the Portia in The Merchant Of Venice
A Diplomatic Lady.
A lady who practices Racial Discrimination.
A lady full of witness.
Explanation:
1) Portia is diplomatic in the way when she talks with the Prince of Morocco. She tells her that it is the casket system of her father which will give her husban and The prince of Morocco stands equally in her eyes with the rest of the suitors though she never wanted Morocco to be her husband.
2) Portia is Racist. When she hears that the prince of Morocco will be coming she tells that he should rather shrive her than wive her. This clearly indicates how much detaste Portia has for dark skinned people.
3) Portia is a very witty woman. The cleverness with which she saves Antonio when he could hear his death knell is a perfect example of the witness she has.