The Merchant of Venice Group
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jblbelize
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High School - 10th Grade
What was the criteria that Portia's father demanded for the hand of his daughters?
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Posted by janeyb on Wednesday March 14, 2007 at 7:30 AM
the terms of her late father’s will. They state that whoever seeks to marry Portia must solve the riddle of the three caskets—one gold, one silver, one lead, each with an inscription—or, failing in the attempt, agree to remain a bachelor for the rest of his days.
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dk3006 Teacher
High School - 12th GradePosted by dk3006 on Sunday October 28, 2007 at 7:15 AMThe criteria demanded by Portia's father was as follows. To choose the correct casket without any help or clues from anyone else and if unsuccessful you must leave Belmont and never try for Portia's hand in marriage.
