Question

Who is Nerissa? What does she say to cheer up Portia​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Nerissa is Portia's lady-in-waiting, verbal sparring partner, and friend. She is a merry wench. Fully supportive of her mistress in all, she has high hopes that Bassanio will return to Belmont. She agrees to marry Gratiano on condition that Bassanio succeed in the task of the caskets.

To cheer up Portia, Nerissa says to her that her father was always a good man, and such men have good guidance inspirations from Heaven at the time of their death when making their wills. Therefore, Nerissa assures Portia that none but the person who really loves her and not her money will choose the right casket.