University of Chicago
why is fortune described as blind?
merchant of venice (act 2, scene 1, line 22-38)
merchant of venice (act 2, scene 1, line 22-38)
Fortune is described as blind because it's a mystery. Morocco will do anything to win Portia's love; he is baring his soul to her, and yet he knows that 'fortune' or 'fate' as it is......... is blind to everything.
merchant of venice (act 2, scene 1, line 22-38)