The Merchant of Venice by the great writer William Shakespeare of the nineteenth century portrays the male, Christian dominated society and where women’s rights and other religions are highly rejected by the community. Also this lies on revenge, greediness of individuals’ in the society where they would take the life of a human in order to pursue one’s thought. However, the character of Portia is emphasized as a rich, beautiful, who has been previously controlled by men, triumph as she manipulates ticks and saves the lives of the men. The opening scene of Portia is connected to the situation of Shylock, Bassanio and Antonio’s agreement of the three thousand ducats, showing that each other
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Shakespeare contradicts the male dominance by the acts of Portia. The aim of pursuing Portia was succeeded by Bassanio, however the bond which was signed by Antonio with Shylock for this task was forfeited as Antonio’s ships emanated on time. Hence Antonio wrote a letter to Bassanio revealing the current situation “Dear Bassanio, my ships have all been lost, my creditors grow cruel, my estate is very low, my bond to Jew is forfeit……” (ACT THREE scene two). In this situation, Bassanio explains the debt he owns to Shylock and Antonio is in danger. Afterwards she expeditiously helps Bassanio to save his friend by offering all her wealth “Pay him six thousand and deface the bond. Double the six thousand and then triple it….” (ACT THREE scene two). This shows the love and attention Portia has towards Bassanio and his friends and which supports that Portia being the heroine of the …show more content…
These similar characteristics are shown to Portia is Beatrice from Much Ado about Nothing. The reason that both of them share similar qualities would be the ability using their witty remarks, intelligence also the kind and loving hearted individual. However, there are certain differences because Portia has been portrayed as living in a pedestal; that very few can reach her. Thus, providing sufficient evidence mentioned, Portia is the heroine of Merchant of Venice
Shakespeare contradicts the male dominance by the acts of Portia. The aim of pursuing Portia was succeeded by Bassanio, however the bond which was signed by Antonio with Shylock for this task was forfeited as Antonio’s ships emanated on time. Hence Antonio wrote a letter to Bassanio revealing the current situation “Dear Bassanio, my ships have all been lost, my creditors grow cruel, my estate is very low, my bond to Jew is forfeit……” (ACT THREE scene two). In this situation, Bassanio explains the debt he owns to Shylock and Antonio is in danger. Afterwards she expeditiously helps Bassanio to save his friend by offering all her wealth “Pay him six thousand and deface the bond. Double the six thousand and then triple it….” (ACT THREE scene two). This shows the love and attention Portia has towards Bassanio and his friends and which supports that Portia being the heroine of the …show more content…
These similar characteristics are shown to Portia is Beatrice from Much Ado about Nothing. The reason that both of them share similar qualities would be the ability using their witty remarks, intelligence also the kind and loving hearted individual. However, there are certain differences because Portia has been portrayed as living in a pedestal; that very few can reach her. Thus, providing sufficient evidence mentioned, Portia is the heroine of Merchant of Venice