Portia

Portia, a beautiful and intelligent young woman, is the heiress of Belmont. She is bound by her father's will, which states that any man who wishes to marry her must choose from one of three caskets. If he chooses the correct casket, he wins her hand in marriage. If he chooses the wrong casket, he must leave and never woo another woman in marriage. Many suitors from all over the world come to Belmont to try their luck, but Portia is not interested in any of them. She is in love with a young Venetian nobleman named Bassanio, who is too poor to afford the dowry that Portia's father has set. Bassanio comes to Belmont and asks Portia to marry him. She agrees, but only if he can choose the correct casket. Bassanio chooses the right casket and wins Portia's hand in marriage. Portia is a strong and independent woman who is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. She is also a great lover and a loyal friend. She is a complex and fascinating character who has been the subject of much scholarly debate and interpretation.