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Character Sketch of Portia in "Julius Caesar"
Portia however is not satisfied with that reply. She tells him that if what he has said indeed true it is all more reason to "know his secret." She argues before Brutus that she is indeed a woman, but in certain ways she is more than a normal woman, for she is the woman whom the noble Brutus took to be his wife, and is the daughter of Cato, who was esteemed for his integrity,courage and high principles. So then is she not worthy enough to be told the secret"
Not only does she come across as a high-born noble woman, compassionate, tender, loving and intelligent, but also as one who is full of determination. She can also use the appropriate examples at most opportune moment to reinstate her case-like the way she tells Brutus that if she could withstand the physical pain she had inflicted upon herself, then truly Brutus can confide her.
Thus we see in her a woman who is dignified, beautiful, caring, smart, persistent and possessing great strength of character.
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