My little body is aweary of this great world." Even though Portia is an affluent person, this phrase captures her weariness. Her father's and society's expectations will limit her as a wealthy heiress. Her weariness makes her appear vulnerable and suggests that she is trapped, reflecting the emotional toll that her circumstances have taken. Her feelings are greatly influenced by her father's wish. “Curbed by the will of a dead father." Portia's father's will dictates that her suitor must choose correctly among three caskets—gold, silver, and lead—to win her hand in marriage.