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