On what occasion had Portia first seen Bassanio? What had been the extent of their contact at that time.? merchant of Venice
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Portia does not like the method her father has left for her to choose her husband, because she does not love any of her selections. ... Portia first encounters Bassanio when he met her with Marquess and Montferrat. She believed that he was a Venitian scholar a soldier.
There isn't anything mentioned about Marquess and Montferrat but in the play it is said that, Portia first encounters Bassanio when he met her with Marquess and Montferrat.
On that moment only she liked Bassanio and wishes him to be her husband.
She believed that Bassanio was a Venitian scholar and a soldier.
But later on in the story of caskets, Bassanio comes and marries Portia.
Extra Information:
Who is Portia?
In the play "The Merchant of Venice" written by "William Shakespeare", Portia was the daughter of Belmont's king. Portia's father established a "Lottery of Caskets", it says that the man who loves Portia can only choose the right casket. And also Portia was one of the beautiful lady in the world.
Who is Bassanio?
In the play "The Merchant of Venice" written by "William Shakespeare", Bassanio was a Venitian and Antonio's best friénd, who was helped by Antonio to reach Belmont and woo Portia.