How is the theme of "appearance and reality" brought out in the context of choosing gold and silver caskets? How does Bassanio succeed by choosing the lead casket?
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The theme of appearance and reality is brought out really well in the choice of caskets . Bassanios' speech about gold and silver tells us about the false appearance. He says that the gold shines brightly but it can hide many dark secrets within it. just like people's appearances which can be deceptive.He must pick either the gold, silver or lead casket and if he chooses the one which contains Portia's portrait then he will be entitled to marry her. Bassanio deliberates over which one to choose and succeeds in picking the correct casket (lead). Bassanio and Portia are both overjoyed that they can now marry.
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