Merchant of Venice

Give the reaction of Portia as well as Nerissa to the lottery?

ACT1 SCENE 2

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Portia hates the idea of the lottery because she cannot choose her own husband. Nerrisa feels that Portia's father made the right decision, and that no matter who wins her hand in marriage, there will be love. She also reminds Portia that women don't choose their husbands and that to even think about it is frivolous.

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The Merchant of Venice