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"How little is the cost I have bestowed in purchasing the semblance of my soul,"(3.5.19-20) is where the heart of this play is in my eyes. Portia doing what she can for her one true love, Bassanio. Money is of no importance to her especially when it comes to the happiness or unhappiness of Bassanio. There are many places in the Merchant of Venice that show Portia and Bassanio's indifference, and what seems to be apathy toward wealth. Many are hidden and many are as clear as day to the reader. I found that reading into The Merchant of Venice was a fun and interesting experience. The way Shakespeare wrote his plays makes people really think about what they are reading; it reminded me of a maze. Portia, an unspoiled Princess to riches, a Princess that doesn't need to think or worry about money. It is something she has an unimaginable amount of, yet it doesn't change who she is or what her values are. Her father seemed to instill in her that money isn't everything to everybody; how you care about people and values are what matter the most in life. When we first see Bassanio, he is telling Antonio of a secret trip he plans to take to win the heart of Portia; yet he has no means to get there due to his extravagant living which has lef
She was taught to love and to be kind and that money could not buy love and happiness. 297-302) Portia realizes that who Bassanio may have been in the past and how he dealt with his money is nothing like he is now. The second casket made of silver states "Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves. He needed this money to go to Portia in Belmont. Portia being concerned about Bassanio asks what the letter is about. This is why she doesn't care how much he needs to call of Shylock. The scroll inside this casket proves this point;" You that chose not by the view, Chance as fair, and choose as true: Since this fortune falls to you, Be content, and seek no new. The fact that Portia is willing to pay three times the amount owed to Shylock to spare Bassanio's friend proves how unimportant money is to her. At first money seems to be of some importance to Bassanio, but towards the middle of the play his thoughts seem to change. How strong she is and how willing she is to make the ones that matter happy, no matter what the cost. 9) When Bassanio and Portia discuss his choices she asks him to think about his choices carefully because it will determine their future forever. If Antonio does not pay back the ducats to Shylock in due time; Shylock will be able to cut off a pound of Antonio's flesh anywhere on his body. 7) I have yet to think why any Prince with half a brain would pick this casket over gold or lead. I believe she even taught Bassanio the importance of love and friendship over money.
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