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Portia's Last Soliloquy Act 2 Scene 1
Act 2 scene 1 starts by introducing king Marraco, who is one of the suitors of Portia. Right after Morraco’s entry he starts to boast about himself, and also claims that luck is the only thing which can help him in the game of casket. After Morraco speaks Portia says that there would be a penalty if you don’t win the casket that would be not to ask a women for holy Matrimony, and Morraco replies that he won’t ask women ever again.
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