Act 3 Scene 4 - Merchant Of Venice

Act Three, Scene Four

What is Lorenzo’s opinion of Antonio?

He thinks he is a really helpful and respectful man.

What does Portia tell Lorenzo she intends to do?
Portia plans to live in a monastery and give the house to Lorenzo
until Bassanio returns.

What does she ask Lorenzo and Jessica to do for her and why?
She asks him to look after the house until Bassanio returns.

Why does Portia think Antonio and Bassanio must be alike?
Portia knows that Antonio gave money to Bassanio meaning they
must be alike because they are best friends.

Why do Portia and Nerissa intend to travel dressed as men?
Portia and Nerissa pretend to be lawyers and try to prove shylock is guilty.

In A3S4 L 60-78, how does Portia describe the behavior and attitudes of young men?
Portia thinks of men as very immature and all they want is women and money.

Does it seem likely that Portia is going to follow the expected behavior of a wife?
No, Because she has already dressed up as a man which goes against the law to help her husbands friend.