The Overlooked Role Model: Portia The true meaning and traits of role models are debatable, amongst both experts and the general public. Some say their idol is someone successful, while others may say it is someone who works hard, for example. Despite these uncertainties, disagreements, and variabilities, role models can be found anywhere: in life, in fiction, or even in William Shakespeare’s most comedic play, The Merchant of Venice. Portia, the rich and desired heiress who must rely on her father’s ingenious contest for love, is a paragon of virtue. In The Merchant of Venice, Portia is an exceptional inspiration to all because of her heroism, wisdom, and mercy. The first quality of Portia that makes her a positive influence is her heroism.
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They say that they will give her three thousand ducats, or something of equal value in return. All people are indebted to their heroes, and since Antonio feels this way about Portia, we know that she is a hero. Portia is a hero, since she saved a stranger’s life. Portia is a hero, since she risked her life to save a stranger’s life. Portia is a hero, since she risked going to court without experience to save a stranger’s life. Portia is a hero, since she saved a stranger’s life for her husband. Portia is a hero. Who is the hero? Portia! Who is the hero? Portia! She is a hero because of her ability to save Antonio and risk several things to do so, even if she didn’t know him. It was her wisdom that allowed her to be a hero though, because of what it allowed her to …show more content…
She is bold since she risks her life and reputation to appear in court and save her husband’s best friend. Furthermore, she is quick-witted and is able to find two loopholes that win the case for Antonio. Last, but definitely not least, Portia is benevolent and teaches others to be the same way, all of which make her a wonderful example to all people. Readers everywhere should learn from Portia’s exemplary characteristics. She is one of the many role models in the world that help other people to be better. Therefore, many role models are valiant and considerate. What do you think a role model is? What characteristics do you think they
They say that they will give her three thousand ducats, or something of equal value in return. All people are indebted to their heroes, and since Antonio feels this way about Portia, we know that she is a hero. Portia is a hero, since she saved a stranger’s life. Portia is a hero, since she risked her life to save a stranger’s life. Portia is a hero, since she risked going to court without experience to save a stranger’s life. Portia is a hero, since she saved a stranger’s life for her husband. Portia is a hero. Who is the hero? Portia! Who is the hero? Portia! She is a hero because of her ability to save Antonio and risk several things to do so, even if she didn’t know him. It was her wisdom that allowed her to be a hero though, because of what it allowed her to …show more content…
She is bold since she risks her life and reputation to appear in court and save her husband’s best friend. Furthermore, she is quick-witted and is able to find two loopholes that win the case for Antonio. Last, but definitely not least, Portia is benevolent and teaches others to be the same way, all of which make her a wonderful example to all people. Readers everywhere should learn from Portia’s exemplary characteristics. She is one of the many role models in the world that help other people to be better. Therefore, many role models are valiant and considerate. What do you think a role model is? What characteristics do you think they