Merchant of Venice

” Portia is shown as still having no affections or interests in these men and is still left with the fear of the marriage. In lines 15-23, she exclaims how she is, and wants to be his. As Portia says in line 25 of act one, “Is it not hard, Nerissa, that I cannot choose one nor refuse none?” Thus showing her struggle with this arranged marriage. Line 101, speaks of how they are in hope of it being Bassanio. Nerissa is seen saying, “He, of all the men that ever my foolish eyes looked upon, was the best deserving a fair lady. She can finally see that her father’s reasoning’s were for the best. In line 49, Portia discusses her feelings towards these two men saying, “I had rather be married to a death’s-head with a bone in his mouth then to either of these. Once Bassanio comes, Portia begs him to wait a couple of days before choosing the casket, in fear of loosing his company. ” Her father inscribed these to determine the man who would look beyond the outside and deep within to find the true context. Portia is left with concerns about her suitor’s backgrounds and the fear of marrying a man she has no feelings for. (Act one, scene two) The suitors include the Neapolitan Prince, who Portia says is to fond of his horse, and talks of nothing else. Her feelings for Bassanio are seen throughout the play in different incidents. He chooses the lead casket, containing her portrait and the two promise their love to each other and are married.

Portia’s concern and worry about not marrying her true love are put to rest when Bassanio comes and chooses the right casket. As Nerissa states in line 31, “Who chooses his meaning chooses you, will no doubt ever be chosen by any rightly but one who you shall rightly love.