Who chooseth me must give and hazard all he hath

“Who chooseth me must give and hazard all he hath” Act 2, Scene 7, The Merchant of Venice Portia’s father devised an ingenious test of the three boxes - gold, silver and lead, to make sure his daughter marries the best suitor. Bassanio, as all true lovers are, in stories at least, chooses the box made of lead and is not deterred by the warning that he has to stake all that he has. He is rewarded for his courage as he is united with the love of his life. Which box would you choose?

Who chooseth me must give and hazard all he hath

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Act 2, Scene 7, The Merchant of Venice 

 

Portia’s father devised an ingenious test of the three boxes – gold, silver and lead, to make sure his daughter marries the best suitor. Bassanio, as all true lovers are, in stories at least, chooses the box made of lead and is not deterred by the warning that he has to stake all that he has. He is rewarded for his courage as he is united with the love of his life.  

Which box would you choose?

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