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She does indeed. She says to Bassanio when she hears about Antonio's predicament, "Pay him six thousand, and deface the bond. Double six thousand, and then treble that, before a friend of this description should lose a hair through Bassanio's fault." She's offering to pay 36,000 ducats on a 3000 ducat debt; that's 1100% interest! When Bassanio offers in court to pay he says (this is Portia's money he is offering, remember) "Yea, twice the sum. If that will not suffice, I will be bound to pay it ten times o'er . . . If this will not suffice, it must appear that malice bears down truth."
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What does 'blinking idiot' in The Merchant of Venice mean?
Portia said 'blinking idiot' in the Merchant of Venice.
In 'The Merchant of Venice' who is Portia's mother?
He was a wealthy man who tied Portia to a lottery which meant that she could only marry a man who passed the test.
Who in all gets married in The Merchant of Venice i just need the names in pairs?
Bassanio married Portia. Gratiano married Nerissa. Lorenzo married Jessica.
What is Portia's goal in The Merchant of Venice?
Her goal in impersonating a lawyer is to save Antonio and destroy Shylock. Her goal in demanding Bassanio's wedding ring as a fee is to shame him and make him more obedient to her.
How did portia swallow fire?
Portia, a character from Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," does not literally swallow fire. The phrase can be interpreted metaphorically, reflecting her intelligence and determination, particularly in her courtroom speech where she outwits Shylock. If you're referring to a specific performance or adaptation where Portia is depicted as swallowing fire, that would be a creative interpretation rather than a text-based event from the play.
Who was the heroine in The Merchant of Venice?
Portia.
Who was the heroine of merchant of Venice?
Portia
Was portia from England or Venice in The Merchant of Venice?
Neither. She was from Belmont.
In a merchant of Venice who is cato?
Portia's father
What does 'blinking idiot' in The Merchant of Venice mean?
Portia said 'blinking idiot' in the Merchant of Venice.
What kind of house does Portia live in?
Portia from the Merchant of Venice lives in Belmont.
The quality of mercy is not strained speaker?
These are words spoken by Portia in Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice, Act 4 Scene 1
Who was Portia's waiting woman in Merchant of Venice?
Nerissa
Merchant of Venice heroine?
Portia
What adjective best describes Portia?
Portia from the Merchant of Venice, Judgmental Supportive/Caring
What is Portia's surname in the Merchant of Venice?
Portia's lady-in-waiting or maid is Nerissa. Portia doesn't see Nerissa as her maid as they are good friends and have been for many years.
Which Shakespeare play features Shylock?
You will find Portia and Shylock in the play of Hamlet.
