Question

who is the speaker? what is the context? what is the fear of the worst reffered to in this extract. (the merchant of Venice )​

Answer 1

Answer:

Portia is the speaker

I only know this

I'm sorry

Answer 2

Answer:

Portia is the speaker . Portia and her maid Nerissa were talking about the young German , the Duke of Saxony's nephew in one of the room of Portia house , Belmont . They were talking about the peculiarities of the suiters.

In the extract The fear of the worst is referred to Portia's fear of getting married to Duke of Saxony's nephew , who rather is a drunkard . Portia remarks him as he is not better than a breast . She also adds that if worst things happen to her , she shall not accept him as her husband