Question

To whom ia Portia of the play, The Merchant of Venice, compared to in the extract? Who are Cato and Brutus? What do you figure out about
Portia from such comparisons?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Portia is compared to another Portia of the play Julius Ceaser who was the wife of Brutus .

Cato was a king whose daughter was Portia of Julius Ceaser.

Brutus was the best friend of Ceaser and also the leader of conspiracy against him .

Bassanio compared Portia of The Merchant of Venice with the Portia of Julius Ceaser just to bring out her individuality. According to him , this Portia was unique . She was extremely beautiful , well- mannered and was quite intelligent..

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Answer 2

Answer:

Portia is compared to another Portia of the play Julius Ceaser who was the wife of Brutus .

Cato was a king whose daughter was Portia of Julius Ceaser.

Brutus was the best friend of Ceaser and also the leader of conspiracy against him .

Bassanio compared Portia of The Merchant of Venice with the Portia of Julius Ceaser just to bring out her individuality. According to him , this Portia was unique . She was extremely beautiful , well- mannered and was quite intelligent..

hope it helps you..

Please mark as brainliest..