Question

Why does Portia not reveal her plans earlier?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Portia has decided to travel to Venice disguised as a lawyer in order to defend Antonio. This means she has to dress up as a man and also that she has to come up with some explanation for her disappearance that won't reveal where she is really going and what she is really doing.

Answer 2

Portia has decided to travel to Venice disguised as a lawyer in order to defend Antonio. This means she has to dress up as a man and also that she has to come up with some explanation for her disappearance that won't reveal where she is really going and what she is really doing.