Merchant of Venice
in merchant of Venice act1, scene 2. What would Portia's life be like in modern time?
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A woman in modern times, with the wealth and social status of Portia, would not have been much different. I doubt a father would leave a casket test for the suitor for his daughter but there might be other steps taken to ensure she marries "well".
