The image of "a huge mountain ‘tween my heart and tongue" reveals fear and frustration. Portia is expressing her internal struggle and conflict between her feelings and the words she wants to express. The "mountain" symbolizes a significant barrier that prevents her from communicating her emotions, which indicates a sense of fear about the repercussions of speaking out and frustration over the inability to do so.
PORTIA. I would have had thee there and here again
Ere I can tell thee what thou shouldst do there.
[Aside] 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.
–The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,
William Shakespeare
What emotions does the image of "a huge mountain ‘tween my hearth and tongue” reveal?
fear and frustration
trust and pride
love and appreciation
love and affection
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