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They like her well enough to stay at her house and look after it while she is off impersonating a lawyer.
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How did Shakespeare's acting background affect his writing?
Part of the reason that Shakespeare was such a good playwright is that he had in mind while writing his plays the practical problems (and opportunities) presented by the theatrical conventions of his day, many of which still concern today's theatre. For example, in The Merchant of Venice Portia, disguised as the lawyer Balthazar, demands that her husband give her his wedding ring as a fee for her successful conduct of a legal matter on his behalf. The action then switches to Portia's house in Belmont where she will face him with the loss of his ring. But the next thing that happens is a scene where Lorenzo and Jessica, the couple who are looking after Portia's place in her absence, say a lot of soppy things to each other, beginning with the words "On such a night . . ." You may ask, what is the point of that scene? Well, the point is that the actor or actress playing Portia needs time to get out of the Balthazar costume and into the Portia costume, and the actors playing Lorenzo and Jessica are buying that time.
Why did Jessica elope with Lorenzo in The Mercant of Venice?
because she was in love with him
Why is The Merchant of Venice a good play?
It has a rich multiple plot, driven by the questions, "Will Bassanio get to marry Portia?", "Will Shylock be allowed to legally kill Antonio?", "Will Bassanio's failure of Portia's wedding ring test wreck their marriage?" We are interested in seeing how these issues turn out. There are some very interesting characters, especially Shylock, but also to a lesser extent Antonio and Portia. There are some wonderful speeches, especially Portia's "The quality of mercy . . ." and Shylock's "Hath not a Jew eyes?" There are a number of interesting diversions from the main plotlines--Lorenzo's elopement with Jessica, the failed suitors for Portia, Portia and Nerissa discussing the men who have come to woo Portia, and Launcelot Gobbo (a part surely designed for Will Kempe, the Chamberlain's Men's house comic.)
Who is jessica's lover in The Merchant of Venice?
Lorenzo. He subsequently becomes her husband.
Why did Jessica leave Shylock in Merchant of Venice?
Because she was in love with Lorenzo
Who in all gets married in The Merchant of Venice i just need the names in pairs?
Bassanio married Portia. Gratiano married Nerissa. Lorenzo married Jessica.
Jessica Mauboy's full name?
Jessica HildaMauboy hi do you have facebook. do you remember me Portia at highpoint i do an i gave you a o. i was with my friend Daniella from Portia
What act states where Jessica marries Lorenzo in The Merchant of Venice?
Lorenzo and Jessica elope in Act II Scene VI; with Jessica carrying off a basket full of Shylock's gold and jewels.
How did Shakespeare's acting background affect his writing?
Part of the reason that Shakespeare was such a good playwright is that he had in mind while writing his plays the practical problems (and opportunities) presented by the theatrical conventions of his day, many of which still concern today's theatre. For example, in The Merchant of Venice Portia, disguised as the lawyer Balthazar, demands that her husband give her his wedding ring as a fee for her successful conduct of a legal matter on his behalf. The action then switches to Portia's house in Belmont where she will face him with the loss of his ring. But the next thing that happens is a scene where Lorenzo and Jessica, the couple who are looking after Portia's place in her absence, say a lot of soppy things to each other, beginning with the words "On such a night . . ." You may ask, what is the point of that scene? Well, the point is that the actor or actress playing Portia needs time to get out of the Balthazar costume and into the Portia costume, and the actors playing Lorenzo and Jessica are buying that time.
Why did Jessica elope with Lorenzo in The Mercant of Venice?
because she was in love with him
Who is Jessica from Merchant of Venice?
Jessica is Shylock's daughter. She later runs away from Shylock to marry Lorenzo.
Why is The Merchant of Venice a good play?
It has a rich multiple plot, driven by the questions, "Will Bassanio get to marry Portia?", "Will Shylock be allowed to legally kill Antonio?", "Will Bassanio's failure of Portia's wedding ring test wreck their marriage?" We are interested in seeing how these issues turn out. There are some very interesting characters, especially Shylock, but also to a lesser extent Antonio and Portia. There are some wonderful speeches, especially Portia's "The quality of mercy . . ." and Shylock's "Hath not a Jew eyes?" There are a number of interesting diversions from the main plotlines--Lorenzo's elopement with Jessica, the failed suitors for Portia, Portia and Nerissa discussing the men who have come to woo Portia, and Launcelot Gobbo (a part surely designed for Will Kempe, the Chamberlain's Men's house comic.)
What does Jessica trade for her mother's ring in The Merchant of Venice?
A monkey. This is strong evidence of what frivolous wastrels Lorenzo and Jessica are.
Who is jessica's lover in The Merchant of Venice?
Lorenzo. He subsequently becomes her husband.
Why did Jessica leave Shylock in Merchant of Venice?
Because she was in love with Lorenzo
What does Jessica take when she runs away in Merchant of Venice?
Jessica (shylocks daughter) takes about 2000 ducats when she leaves her fathers home and runs away with her true love lorenzo
Why does lorenzo tease jessica in merchant of Venice?
It would help if you were more specific, but if you mean the part at the beginning of Act 5 Scene 1 where every line begins with "On such a night . . .", it is padding. The first ninety lines or so of the scene are designed expressly to allow the actors playing Portia and Nerissa to change costume and look like women again.
