shakespeare is such a philosopher, he saw through women and took them as the wisest and prettiest creature of the world. What portia did in court is worth of eulogizing, not only did she keep the life of her husband's friend, but confiscate half of the merchant's fortune the other half belongs to the friend. She did use her cunning and retake the ring from her husband. I deeply admire her, the character, and the author himself who put a great show in front of the whole human creature.