Blind Gods: Fortune, Justice, and Cupid in the Merchant of Venice

Waddington, Raymond B.

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“…Consider, for example, the prominence of fortune in The Merchant of Venice, a matter that Raymond B. Waddington addresses in his essay ''Blind Gods: Fortune, Justice, and Cupid in The Merchant of Venice.'' 16 Waddington has argued persuasively for a consideration of the play in terms of the customary Boethian model of Fortuna. She and her wheel are clearly evidenced.…”

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Fortuna in Shakespeare's Plays

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2001

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Fortuna in Shakespeare's Plays

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Opportunistic Portia as Fortuna in Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice

Caldwell¹

2014

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Renaissance emblematic iconography suggests Portia’s similarity not to Justice or Mercy but to Fortuna or Occasio, figures who are virtually interchangeable in the Renaissance and are both admirably suited to a play about risk taking. References to Portia as prize and to her toppling of Shylock and rescue of Antonio’s merchandise suggest her affinity with Fortuna. Far from being impartial in her judgment, Portia rewards and punishes according to her desire. As the Fortuna of Venice, Portia is the marketplace’s opportunistic entrepreneur who most successfully negotiates the worlds of commerce and love.

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Pausing upon Portia

Olson¹

2003

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