Heroines are strong female characters who take daring actions to save or help other individuals throughout plays and stories. Portia is one of Shakespeare's most revered heroines, and she embodies many heroic attributes throughout The Merchant of Venice. Portia is respectful, even to the suitors she is uninterested in, and she is also intelligent. Portia displays her intelligence by conducting an elaborate plan to save Antonio and gives a valid argument that prevents Shylock from cutting a pound of flesh from Antonio's breast. In doing so, Portia saves Antonio's life and displays her courage by dressing up as a man and intervening in a Venetian trial under false pretenses. Portia takes a great risk by pretending to be Doctor Balthazar and ruling on Antonio's forfeiture. Portia also displays her magnanimous personality during her speech about mercy. Portia's intelligence, sympathy, and courage are predominant character traits typically found in heroines.
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