"In both my eyes he doubly sees himself: / In each eye one. Swear by your double self, / And there's an oath of credit!" (Shakespeare V.i.244-246).
Portia is mocking Bassanio because his words are misleading. By saying that he will give her an oath while looking in both of her eyes, he is presenting a dual image of himself. Portia is considering Bassanio to be two-faced. This reiterates that Portia cannot trust Bassanio, otherwise she would not have read into his words. While Portia claims that her husband is insincere, it is important to note her joking tone. Although Portia seems to be making a joke, she also seems to be serious. Portia is in complete control of Bassanio and her relationship.
Katie--Your last statement is especially revealing, I think: does the fact that Portia seems to need to be so controlling mean that she is feeling fundamentally insecure?
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