Question

What does the golden fleece mean ? And what Does it symbolises in merchant of Venice? please answer as soon as possible.

Answer 1

The characters compare it to the epic voyage undertaken by Jason and the Argonauts to win the Golden Fleece. In this play, Portia, the fabulously wealthy heiress of Belmont, is herself the Golden Fleece, according to her would-be husband, Bassanio.In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece (in Greek)is the fleece of the gold-haired winged ram, which was held in Colchis. The fleece is a symbol of authority and kingship.Symbols are central to understanding The Merchant of Venice as a play and identifying Shakespeare's social and political commentary. Portia is the only character whom it is difficult to criticize, and Shakespeare appears to use her as a symbolof mercy and forgiveness. don't forget to mark the answer as brainlist.

Answer 2

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The reference is made to the ancient Greek legend. A famous hero called Jason , with his companions, argonauts, went on a dangerous voyage to Colchos on the east coast of the black sea in search of golden fleas which was fastened to an oak by the local ruler and the fleece was guarded by a dragon. Jason obtained it with the help of his wife Medea. here it symbolises rich heiress of Belmont Portia whom suitors from all corners of the world were coming to woo Portia by winning Casket lottery set by his father before his death.