give a brief summary of casket scenes in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE by William Shakespeare
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There are three casket scenes which took place in the play "Merchant of Venice" . According to the will of Portia's father , the suitor who choosed the casket among the three caskets of gold , lead and silver , which contained the portrait of Portia would be rewarded and he would be eligible for marrying Portia .
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It states that the suitors must pick one of three caskets, gold, silver, or lead. If they choose right they then get to marry Portia. But if they choose wrong they must leave immediately and cannot woo another woman ever again. Morroco chooses first.
Introducing them the caskets play a powerful dramatic significance to the play as it helps justify the mindset of her suitors which come 'from the four corners of the earth. They come to kiss this shrine, this mortal breathing saint.