Question

what evidence is there in the merchant of Venice
portia's fame had spread throughout the world

Answer 1

its been 2 years I read that book but I remeber Bassanio says to Antonio that her fame is spread throughout the world when he tells antonio how he will return is money by asking 2nd loan.
also inspite of the thing the suitor cannot marry if he fails many suitors try their luck this indeed shows that her fame was spread throughout the world

Answer 2

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The evidence given here is that richly suitors come from the different parts of the world to marry her.