Question

Who are Cato and Brutus? Why are they referred to here? Act I, Scene 1. Merchant of VeniceExplain

Answer 1

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Cato the father of Brutu's wife Portia , was the great grandson of the famous Cato , the Caesar. In the Civil war between Pompey and Caesar he supported Pompey and was defeated by Caesar . Brutu's , husband of Portia was the chief of the conspirators against Caesar and caused his assassination. They are reffered to show that Portia of Belmont is as precious and great as Cato's daughter Portia.

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