Question

WHAT "TORTURE DEVICE" DO BASSANIO AND PORTIA JOKE ABOUT WHEN DISCUSSING THEIR RELATIONSHIP​

Answer 1

Bassanio is so in love with Portia that until he knows whether he has won her hand in marriage or not, the uncertainty is as painful as torture to him. Once Bassanio has won Portia's hand in marriage he admits that he pretended he had more wealth than he did and admits that he boasted about something he didn't have.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is : racks.

Bassanio and Portia joke about racks as torture device while discussing their relationship.

Explanation:

• Bassanio claims that Portia, who is torturing him by putting him in a state of anticipation, is a kind tormentor because she offers the solution that would ultimately result in his release from the situation.
• Bassanio claims that he enjoys his suffering or pain. He is content because Portia, his tormentor, is showing him how to find safety and end his suffering.
• To spare himself from having to continue to suffer from not having Portia as his wife, Bassanio insists that he make his decision right away.
• While her love makes his decision, Portia commands that music be played and compares Bassanio to the legendary Greek warrior Hercules.
• He continues by saying he "lives upon the rack" (a device used to torture captives by straining their bodies in order to get confessions).
• Bassanio's confession of the treason that is entwined with his love for Portia receives a witty response from Portia.
• She says this because confessions were obtained using racks.

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