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Portia: Therefore, for fear of the worst, I pray thee, set a deep glass of Rhenish wine on the contrary casket, for, if the devil be within and that temptation without, I know he will choose it. I will do anything, Nerissa, ere I will be married to a sponge.

1. What is the “fear of the worst” referred to in the extract?
2. Explain clearly the precaution taken by Portia to overcome this fear.
3. Who is refereed to as a ‘sponge’? Why is he so called? What has Portia said earlier about a point in his character because of which she dislikes him?
4. What does Nerissa tell Portia to the effect that the latter need not fear.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

property. They imagine and

conclude that Abel was dead and start fighting between themselves for their share of

the property

Abel wakes up from his sleep and realizes that his daughters don't love him and

they are after his property. So he decides to move out from the house and get married to

Mrs. John Shorrocks. His children are shocked but Abel doesn't change his decision and

is resolved to lead a life on his own

away from them

Now imagine you are a news reporter and based on the information given in the

above passage Write an interview making use of the following points in about ten

exchanges.

Introduction

The personal and family details of A