Merchant of Venice

Who is Portia?

Merchant of Venice

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Portia is a wealthy Christian heiress who must marry the man who chooses the correct casket with her picture in it. She later marries Bassanio and also plays the Doctor Balthasar who saves Antonio's life.

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