Who knows merchant of Venice act 1 scene 2?
If you know then tell me the scene in short.
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The Merchant of Venice
Act 1 Scene 2
The scene starts with the entrance of Portia with Nerissa her waiting woman. Portia complains that she is weary of the world. Her dead father stipulated, in his will, that she herself cannot choose a husband.
Portia’s suitors will be given a choice of three chests; one gold, one silver, and one lead. The winning chest contains a portrait of Portia and in choosing the correct chest he will win her hand in marriage. He must agree that if he chooses the wrong chest he will not be permitted to marry anyone.
Nerissa lists suitors who have come to guess including the Neopolitan Prince, County Palatine, A French Lord and an English nobleman. Portia mocks each of the gentlemen for their shortcomings. In particular, a German nobleman who was a drinker, Nerissa asks if Portia remembers him she says she do.
The men listed all left before guessing for fear that they would get it wrong and face the consequences.
Portia is determined to follow her father’s will and be won in the way in which he wished but she is happy that none of the men who have come have succeeded.
Nerissa reminds Portia of a young gentleman, a Venetian scholar, and soldier who visited her when her father was alive. Portia remembers Bassanio fondly and believes him to be worthy of praise.
It is announced that the Prince of Morocco is coming to woo her but she is not particularly happy about it.