In Merchant of Venice, Describe the feelings of Portia before and after Bassanio chooses the casket Mention the sudden turn of events at the end of the scene (with reference to Act 3 Scene 2)
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The Merchant of Venice is a play written by William Shakespeare.
Explanation:
- Several suitors came to Belmont to woo Portia, a rich heiress.
- To be married to Portia, the suitor had to choose the correct casket, as per her father's will.
- In Act 3 Scene 2, Bassanio goes to choose the casket.
- Prior to the choice being made, Portia wanted Bassanio to wait for a day or two. She was in love with him and did not want to lose him.
- After Bassanio chose the correct casket, Portia showered Bassanio with her love and her wealth.
- By the end of the scene, Bassanio is presented with bad news about Antonio. Antonio was a bankrupt man and could not be able to pay Shylock's debt.
- The news was brought by Launcelot, Lorenzo and Jessica.
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