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'THE MERCHANT OF VENICE'
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1. Portia's father set up a way of choosing a suitor for her beloved daughter. According to him any suitor willing to woo Portia shall choose one among three caskets, which were of gold, silver and lead (in which, one had Portia's picture).
2. Sibylla was a prophetess and was granted a wish by god Apollo that she would live for as many years as the grains of the sand she held in her hand. She was the ageless old woman. Diana was the goddess of moon and hunting. She is known as the virgin goddess.
They are referred to here to explain Portia’s resolve to remain a virgin like Diana even if she lives to be as old as Sibyl unless she is won in marriage by some suitor in the lottery of casket.
3. To introduce Bassanio, Nerissa recalls the visit of a young Venetian along with the Marquis of Montferrat, when Portia’s father was alive. He was a scholar and a soldier. In this scene, Portia’s feelings for Bassanio are quite positive. She recalls his name and tells Nerissa that he fully deserves her praise. Her simple reply shows that she is already in love with Bassanio.
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