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What happens to Portia after the men kill Caesar?
After the men kill Caesar, war breaks out and Brutus heads off to battle. Portia worries terribly about Brutus and the power Antony and Octavious are gaining. We learn from Brutus that she decides to take her own life. She does not stab herself or cut her wrists, but swallows hot coals.
What is Portia worried about in Act 2 Scene 1?
In this scene, Portia is worried that her husband Brutus is out of bed and comes to find him. She has noticed a change in his behaviour and wants to know what is worrying him as it is stopping him from eating, talking or sleeping. She has also seen the masked conspirators visiting the house.
Why does Portia give herself a wound to prove herself?
As a final attempt to show her husband that she would not tell anyone his secret, she proves herself by ‘Giving myself a voluntary wound / Here, in the thigh: can I bear that with patience, / And not my husband’s secrets?’ In other words, Portia wounded herself to show her physical strength and therefore, ability to handle mere information.
Who is Portia in Shakespeare’s play?
In William Shakespeare’s play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, the character Portia, second wife to Brutus, seemed to be one of the most burdened with secrets. There were only two women in the play, and Portia was the one who proved strength over most of the male characters, both physically and mentally.
Who is Portia in The Merchant of Venice?
Read our modern English translation. Portia is the wife of Brutus and daughter of the famous Roman statesman Cato. She is proud of her identity as a member of two prominent Roman families and takes her role as Brutus’s wife seriously, demanding to be included in his plans.
Who was Portia’s second husband?
In 45 bce, Portia took as her second husband her cousin, Marcus Junius Brutus (they shared a common kinship in Livia [fl. 100 bce], from whose first husband Brutus was descended and from whose second husband Portia was descended).
What kind of character is Portia?
Portia is the wife of Brutus and daughter of the famous Roman statesman Cato. She is proud of her identity as a member of two prominent Roman families and takes her role as Brutus’s wife seriously, demanding to be included in his plans.
Is Portia right to be worried about her husband?
But Portia’s no fool; she knows there’s something going on, and she has every right to be worried about her husband, as subsequent events will prove.