Question

How long does portia want bassanio spoken to stay there and why

Answer 1

Portia wants Bassanio to stay in Belmont for two to three months so that she would train him to choose the correct casket because she doesn't want to lose Bassanio but if she does so then she will be breaking her father's oath.

Answer 2

Answer:

Portia does not want to lose Bassanio, but if she does, she would be violating her father's pledge. She thus requests that Bassanio remain in Belmont for two to three months so that she may train him to select the right coffin.

Explanation:

How long does Portia request Bassanio to stay:

• Bassanio is instructed by Portia not to choose the coffin. Before letting him take the leap, she wants to keep him there for a month or two.
• This demonstrates her affection for Bassanio and her desire to avoid losing him soon. She reiterates in her speech that she wants to keep him in Belmont for a month or two before letting him choose the caskets.