Portia: I beg you, Bassanio, wait a day or two
Before you make your choice.
For if you choose wrongly, I’ll lose your company.
Therefore, be patient.
I could detain you for a month or two
Before you chance your fate; I could even tell you
Which casket you should choose, ….
– Act III Scene 2, The Merchant of Venice
i. What reason does Portia give at the end of her speech for
speaking so long?
ii. What does this show about her feelings towards Bassanio?
iii. Why can't Portia teach Bassanio how to choose the
correct casket?
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1- she just want to extend time so as to make Bassanio stay with her and she can teach him how to choose the casket.
2- she is in love with Bassanio and is afraid that he might choose the wrong casket
3- she can teach but can't directly tell the correct casket as she has taken a oath of her father
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