Portia is a wealthy heiress in Belmont. She is bound by the lottery set forth in her father's will, which gives potential … See more

Despite Portia's lack of formal legal training, she wins her case with reference to the exact language of the law. The tactics she uses are, in modern terms, referred to as a "Philadelphia lawyer". These tactics help demonstrat… See more

The strength of the role of Portia has made it attractive to many notable actresses. Frances Abington, Sarah Siddons and Elizabeth Whitlock all played Portia in the 18th century when actresses first started appearing … See more

The character of Portia has had a considerable and long-lived cultural impact.
• Abigail Adams adopted the pen name "Portia" in letters to her husband, John Adams, the second president of the United States. … See more

• Delistraty, Cody (30 July 2014). "Who Wins in the Name Game?". The Atlantic. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
• Shakespeare, William (2011). Drakakis, John (ed.). The Merchant of Venice. The Arden Shakespeare, … See more