Question

Q.2- What does Nerissa say to comfort Portia? what is Nerissa opinion of Portia father?

Question from MERCHANT OF VENICE....

Answer 1

NERISSA

If your troubles were as great as your good fortune, then you would be tired of the world. But as I see it, it seems that those who live in excess are as unhappy as those who starve with nothing. One should be happy, then, to find oneself somewhere in the middle. Having too much brings on gray hairs, while having enough to get by gives you a longer life.

Your father was always virtuous, and holy men have good ideas when they are dying. He has set up a lottery where your suitors will have to choose between chests of gold, silver, and lead, and whoever chooses the right one will win you as a wife. And I am sure whoever chooses correctly will be a man who will love you well. But what are your feelings toward the princely suitors who have already paid you visits?

Answer 2

Nerissa comforts Portia by saying that the one with good heart would only choose the right casket as it is not easy for any fool

Simple and short one.......