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Through this scene Shakespeare reveals the pressures and the nervous tension and anxiety in the maritial relationship of Brutus and Portia. Brutus has spent a restless and sleepless night and convinced himself that it is best to murder Caesar for the common good of Rome. He has discussed with the other conspirators all the finer details of the assasination that has to be carried out the next day. Brutus' final word of advice to the conspirators is: "Good gentlemen look fresh and merrily/Let not our looks put on our purposes." Portia enters immediately after the conspirators had left. It goes without saying that Brutus cannot reveal to his dear wife why he has not slept the whole night and who the late night visitors were and what he discussed with them, even though she pleads with him on bended knee. Brutus offers evasive replies, and fortunately for him Ligarius, whom he had sent for, is heard knocking at his door. Brutus hurrriedly asks Portia to leave saying that he will reveal everything to her later, "and by and by thy bosom shall partake/The secrets of my heart...Leave me with haste." And she being the obedient wife does so.
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∙ 15y ago
In Act II Scene IV, Portia displays different emotions. Initially, she feels concerned and disheartened by the suitors’ failures. However, her mood shifts to playfulness and excitement when Bassanio arrives, as she anticipates his choice in the casket challenge. Ultimately, she demonstrates a sense of relief and joy when Bassanio picks the correct casket.
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∙ 13y agoI presume you are referring to Act II, scene 4 of "Julius Caesar" by Shakespeare. This scene takes place on the morning of March 15 (the Ides of March), shortly before Caesar's murder in the Senate House. Portia is concerned because she knows her husband, Marcus Brutus, is involved in something secretive and potentially dangerous, although she does not know exactly what it is. She is sending their servant Lucius to find out what is going on. The primary function of this scene is to build suspense leading into Act III.
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