Question

What were the inspiration on the lead and silver caskets

Answer 1

Answer:

As we saw earlier, in act 2, scene 7, the inscription on the lead casket reads: "Who chooseth me must give and hazard all he hath." Bassanio shows himself a worthy suitor by ignoring all the surface glitter of the gold and silver caskets and choosing the lead casket, the one that symbolizes humility and modesty.