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What do Jessica and Lorenzo think of Portia? How does their opinion justify Portias disguise in the upcoming scene?

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Jessica appreciates Portia and thinks Her personality is like no one else's. She believes Bassanio is lucky to have Portia.

Explanation:

  • This is important and their opinion justify Portia disguise in the upcoming scene. Portia disguises herself as a male then assumes the role of a lawyer's apprentice whereby she saves the life of Bassanio's friend, Antonio, in court.
  • Portia is portrayed as a very strong and confident personality who has found a suitor of her liking, Bassanio. When it came to saving Antonio from Shylock, she adheres to the law of the land completely. She is a unique character in this way, and is able to achieve her ends with her intelligence alone.
  • Portia wants to be of any help in the Venetian court, she cannot appear as a woman, especially not as a lawyer since women were not allowed to practice law
  • Her love for Bassanio for whom Antonio borrowed money from Shylock made her disguise as a lawyer whereby she saves the life of Bassanio's friend, Antonio, in court.

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