Question

why does portia ask god of love to diminish this excessive joy when bassanio chooses the right casket.​

Answer 1

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Basically she says that all her fears and doubts are melting away. She feels an intense joy that Bassanio will pick the correct casket,

How all the other passions fleet to air, As doubtful thoughts, and rash-embraced despair, And shuddering fear, and green-eyed jealousy!O love, be moderate. Allay thy ecstasy. In measure rein thy joy. Scant this excess. I feel too much thy blessing. Make it less, For fear I surfeit.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hi! Here's your answer..!

At Belmont, Portia would like Bassanio to delay before he chooses one of the caskets. Already she has fallen in love with him, and she fears the outcome. She asks him to "tarry," to "pause a day or two," to "forbear awhile"; anything, she tells him, to keep him from possibly choosing the wrong casket.

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