Question

Who are Cato and Brutus? Why are they referred to here?​

Answer 1

• Cato was the father of Portia, Brutus' wife. ... Where, Brutus, husband of Portia was the leader of the conspirators against Caesar causing his assassination. They are referred here, to show that Portia of Belmont is equally valuable and great as Cato's daughter Portia.

Answer 2

Answer:

Cato, the father of Brutus' wife Portia, was the great-grandson of the famous Cato, the Censor. In

the Civil War between Pompey and Caesar he supported Pompey and was defeated by Caesar.

Brutus, husband of Portia, was the chief of the conspirators against Caesar and caused his

assassination. They are referred to show that Portia of Belmont is as precious and great as Cato's

daughter, Portia.