Summary-The Merchant of Venice-William Shakespeare-Act IV
Day 13: Summary-The Merchant of Venice-William Shakespeare-Act IV The Duke invites Portia, who is disguised as a law doctor, to dine with him at his residence. But, Portia very humbly says that she has to go back to Padua immediately. So, she won’t be able to dine with him. Bassanio and Antonio express their gratitude to Portia for the service she rendered in the court. Bassanio offers Portia three thousand ducats, but she does not accept that and says that whenever they meet again, they should remember him(Portia). But, Bassanio still insists Portia accept money as a gift. Then Portia demands two things: the gloves from Antonio and the ring worn by Bassanio; but the latter (Bassanio ) says that he would get the most precious ring made for him (Portia), but he was unable to give the ring that he desires to have from him. Bassanio says: ´Good Sir, this ring was given me by my wife/ And when she put it on, she made me vow that I should neither give nor lose it.’ Portia ...
