Read the message of the lead casket from Act III, Scene 2, followed by Bassanio's reaction to it. Then determine whether the following claims are supported by the casket message, Bassanio's reaction, or both. CASKET MESSAGE:

"You that choose not by the view,

Chance as fair and choose as true!

Since this fortune falls to you,

Be content and seek no new ,

If you be well pleased with this

And hold your fortune for your bliss,

Turn you where your lady is

And claim her with a loving kiss" (47).

BASSANIO'S REACTION:

"A gentle scroll. Fair lady , by your leave;

I come by note, to give and to receive.

Like one of two contending in a prize,

That thinks he hath done well in people's eyes,

Hearing applause and universal shout,

Giddy in spirit, still gazing in a doubt

Whether these pearls of praise be his or no;

So, thrice fair lady, stand I, even so;

As doubtful whether what I see be true,

Until confirm'd, sign'd, ratified by you" (47).

CASKET MESSAGE:

“You who don’t judge by looks alone,
Have better luck, and make the right choice.
Since this prize is yours,
Be happy with it, and don’t look for a new one.
If you’re happy with what you’ve won
And accept this prize as your blissful destiny,
Then turn to where your lady is,
And claim her with a loving kiss.”
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BASSANIO'S REACTION:
A nice message. My lady, with your permission, this note authorizes me to give myself to you with a kiss. But I’m in a daze, like someone who’s just won a contest and thinks that all the applause and cheering is for him, but isn’t sure yet. And so, beautiful lady, I’m standing here just like that, wondering whether all this can be true until you tell me it is.
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Claim 1: Bassanio has passed the casket test. CM or BR

Claim 2: Bassanio sees beyond outward appearances. CM or BR

Claim 3: Bassanio will not accept the results without Portia's permission. CM or BR