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Nerissa and Portia's relationship is much like friends, when Portia often complains about the unfair nature of her father's trials for her marriage she tells her to stop being so ridiculous and to appreciate the fact her father had put something in place to ensure the best future for her. She is a very practical girl and her and Portia are very close despite their contrasting status.
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Merchant of Venice heroine?
Portia
Who was Portia's waiting woman in Merchant of Venice?
Nerissa
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.
What do portia and nerissa scold bassanio and gratianio for?
For giving away their wedding rings after swearing that they wouldn't.
Why do nerissa and gratiano have an argument?
Nerissa and Gratiano have an argument because Gratiano took off his ring which Portia gave to him on their wedding day which was the same day as Portia and Bassanio's, and Nerissa made Gratiano swear or made him vow that he would never take the ring off until the hour of his death. "You swore to me when I did give it to you. That you should wear it till your hour of death, And that it should lie with you in your grave." Act 5, Scene one, line 152 - 154.
Who was portia's maid?
Nerissa
How does portia and nerissa's relationship differ from that of antonio's and bassanio?
Portia and Nerissa's relationship is one of equals, with mutual respect and understanding. They support each other and share a deep bond. In contrast, Antonio and Bassanio's relationship is more hierarchical, with Antonio providing support and Bassanio receiving it. Their dynamic is one of mentorship and reliance.
Merchant of Venice heroine?
Portia
Who was Portia's waiting woman in Merchant of Venice?
Nerissa
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.
Why did portia and nerissa disguise themselves and go to Venice?
because, just because
What do portia and nerissa scold bassanio and gratianio for?
For giving away their wedding rings after swearing that they wouldn't.
Why do nerissa and gratiano have an argument?
Nerissa and Gratiano have an argument because Gratiano took off his ring which Portia gave to him on their wedding day which was the same day as Portia and Bassanio's, and Nerissa made Gratiano swear or made him vow that he would never take the ring off until the hour of his death. "You swore to me when I did give it to you. That you should wear it till your hour of death, And that it should lie with you in your grave." Act 5, Scene one, line 152 - 154.
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.
How does calpurnia's relationship with Caesar seem to differ from Portia's relationship with Brutus?
his wife :)
What types of technical problems did shakespeare have to cope with when writing his plays?
There are a lot of them, and they are the same kinds of problems playwrights face nowadays. For example, in Merchant of Venice, Portia and Nerissa exit, disguised as men and in the next scene must reappear as women. At the beginning of that scene, Lorenzo and Jessica have a long and seemingly pointless conversation in which each comment starts with the words "On such a night". I had often wondered why that conversation was there until I realized that it is designed give the actors or actresses playing Portia and Nerissa time to change costume.
Why is The Merchant of Venice a good play?
It has a rich multiple plot, driven by the questions, "Will Bassanio get to marry Portia?", "Will Shylock be allowed to legally kill Antonio?", "Will Bassanio's failure of Portia's wedding ring test wreck their marriage?" We are interested in seeing how these issues turn out. There are some very interesting characters, especially Shylock, but also to a lesser extent Antonio and Portia. There are some wonderful speeches, especially Portia's "The quality of mercy . . ." and Shylock's "Hath not a Jew eyes?" There are a number of interesting diversions from the main plotlines--Lorenzo's elopement with Jessica, the failed suitors for Portia, Portia and Nerissa discussing the men who have come to woo Portia, and Launcelot Gobbo (a part surely designed for Will Kempe, the Chamberlain's Men's house comic.)
