Question

By giving herself a self-inflicted wound on her thigh, Portia wants to prove to her beloved husband that ______.

पर्याय

• She is capable of drawing his attention to herself.

• She is feeling lonely and sad without him.

• If she can endure the pain, she is also capable of keeping his secret.

• She is free to do as she pleases with her life.

Answer 1

By giving herself a self-inflicted wound on her thigh, Portia wants to prove to her beloved husband that if she can endure the pain, she is also capable of keeping his secret.

Explanation:

Portia wounds herself to demonstrate her strength, courage and capacity for endurance. She argues that a woman who can bear physical pain can also be trusted with a serious secret.