Act 2
“Alack, what heinous sin is it in me
To be ashamed to be my father’s child!”
Jessica, 2.3.15-16
“Alack, what heinous sin is it in me
To be ashamed to be my father’s child!”
Jessica, 2.3.15-16
Useful Context - Wives As Property
Useful Context - Wives As Property
Legally, in the 16th century, marriage made a man master over his wife and her property, which Portia acknowledges in her speech in Act 2. You can read this article if you want to learn more about this by reading this article.
Extracts
Extracts
