In Act three, Scene 1, Bassanio is ready to choose between the three caskets in order to marry Portia. Portia is already in love with Bassanio and is fearful that he will choose the wrong casket. Shakespeare depicts Portia's fear regarding Bassanio's selection through Portia's insistence that Bassanio take his time, as well as her confessions that she will never love again if his choice is wrong. Portia then admits that she wishes that Bassanio could stay with her for a month or two before choosing. She also says that if Bassanio does not pick the correct casket, she will never be another man's wife. Portia also comments that she feels divided and is worried about him choosing the incorrect casket. Before Bassanio chooses a casket, Portia tells him that she is suffering more as a spectator than he is as the contestant. Fortunately, Bassanio picks the correct casket and wins Portia's hand in marriage.
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