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because she could not take the pressure in keeping brutus's secret of killing ceacar
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∙ 13y agoShe "swallowed fire, and died," this most closely means that she either ate hot coals or shoved a torch down her throat either way that is a painful way to die
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∙ 13y agoPorcia was born between 73 BC and 64 BC, and is recorded that she committed suicide in 42 BC, reputedly by swallowing live coals. So she must have been between 31 and 22 years old.
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∙ 13y agoShe commits suicide by swallowing hot coals
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∙ 14y agoby taking hot coals into her mouth
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Who committed suicide by swallowing coals in Julius Caesar?
Portia swallowed fire and died. She was the wife of Marcus Brutus.
In julius Caesar who is portia?
She is the daughter of Marcus Porcius Cato, and more importantly for the play, she is Mrs. Brutus.
Who is brutus' better half in Julius Caesar?
Portia was Brutus's wife in Julius Caesar. Later in the play, she kills herself because Brutus fled Rome. It's quite pathetic actually.
Why is Portia Brutus's wife worried about Brutus?
because she knows there is something wrong with him and he is up to something!!
What is Portia's last name in the play Julius Caesar?
Technically Since she is Married To Marcus Brutus, Her last name would Be Brutus The Roman women retained their own names upon marriage. Brutus' wife Portia was Portia Catonis. She was the daughter of Cato the Younger.
Who was Cato's daughter?
Portia, Brutus's wife
Who is Portia in the tragedy of Julius Caesar?
In the tragedy of Julius Caesar, Portia is the wife of Brutus, the idealist conspirator and main character of the story.
Who committed suicide by swallowing coals in Julius Caesar?
Portia swallowed fire and died. She was the wife of Marcus Brutus.
Who is Ellen DeGeneres's wife?
Ellen is living with and is married to Portia De Rossi. When Ellen met Portia she said it was the first time she had felt in every pore of her body she wanted to be with someone for the rest of her life
Who told Brutus that his wife Portia died?
He first received the news through a messenger which is later confirmed by Messala.
Portia is the wife of whom?
Brutus
In Julius Caesar whose Brutus's wife?
Portia.
When did Portia Nelson die?
Portia Nelson died on 2001-03-06.
How did Brutus find out Portia died?
Brutus was at war with Cassius. Cassius told Brutus Portia died because of suicide
How many times was a character named Portia in a Shakespeare play?
There's a Portia in Julis Caesar (Brutus's wife) and Portia is also the name of a main character in The Merchant of Venice.
Whose wife stabs herself in the play Julius Caesar by Shakespeare?
Portia, Brutus' wife
What's Ellen's wife name?
Ellen DeGeneres' wife's name is Portia de Rossi.
