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Porcia deeply loved Brutus and was utterly devoted to him
Portia has killed herself out of grief that Antony and Octavius have become so powerful.
"You are my true and honorable wife, As dear to me as are the ruddy drops That visit my sad heart"said by Brutus
Porcia's death has been a fixation for many historians and writers.Some people believe that she killed herself by swallowing hot coals.
Portia was born between 73 BC and 64 BC and the daughter of Cato
She was Marcus Brutus's wife her father's political ally
Portia being Brutus's confidante
Reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porcia_Catonis#cite_note-48
According to the political journalist and classicist Garry Wills that Portia did not commit suicide, but died of some lingering illness.
“I would have had thee there, and here again, Ere I can tell thee what thou shouldst do there. O constancy, be strong upon my side! Set a huge mountain 'tween my heart and tongue! I have a man's mind, but a woman's might. How hard it is for women to keep counsel! Art thou here yet?”