Because she was in love with Lorenzo
because she was in love with him
It's far from the only theme. There are, however, a number of couples and love-plots. Generally, the course of true love is, as is often the case, impeded by the wishes of an older generation. Portia cannot choose her husband; he must choose her, and by means of the casket game. Because this is a comedy, he chooses right. Nerissa also makes her marriage to Gratiano conditional on Bassiano making the right choice. The story of Jessica and Lorenzo might also be a story of love, as Shylock would surely not approve her choice of husband, so she must elope. However, Jessica's motivation in going with Lorenzo is not love: she says "our house is Hell" and "what heinous sin is it in me to be ashamed to be my father's child". She is running off with Lorenzo as a means to escape from Shylock, not because she loves Lorenzo. Other themes in the play are Revenge, Prejudice, Fidelity, Law and Mercy.
Nobody. Just Gratiano.
He never personally said what love is, only implied through his work. It's a matter of opinion, but one would think by the outcomes he wrote; love is tragedy. Although there are some plays where love leads to the death of both lovers (Romeo and Juliet, Antony and Cleopatra), the death of one of the lovers (The Two Noble Kinsmen), or the unhappiness of both lovers (Troilus and Cressida), and others where the issue is ambiguous (The Duke and Isabel in Measure for Measure, Helena and Bertram in All's Well, Jessica and Lorenzo in Merchant of Venice, Petruchio and Kate in The Taming of the Shrew ), in most cases love enables the characters to overcome their difficulties and find happiness in the end (The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Twelfth Night, As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merry Wives of Windsor, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice (except Jessica and Lorenzo), Cymbeline, A Winter's Tale and The Tempest) for the 2/14 NYT xword puzzle, love is "blind"
Because she was in love with Lorenzo
Jessica (shylocks daughter) takes about 2000 ducats when she leaves her fathers home and runs away with her true love lorenzo
because she was in love with him
There is no novel called The Merchant of Venice. It doesn't exist.Themes in the play The Merchant of Venice (which does exist) include Justice, Mercy, Prejudice, Revenge, Love, Chance and Fidelity.
The name Jessica is believed to have been created by William Shakespeare for his play The Merchant of Venice. In the play Jessica was a Jewish girl who fell in love with a Christian boy and elopes with him. Her father was Shylock, the villain of the story.
It's far from the only theme. There are, however, a number of couples and love-plots. Generally, the course of true love is, as is often the case, impeded by the wishes of an older generation. Portia cannot choose her husband; he must choose her, and by means of the casket game. Because this is a comedy, he chooses right. Nerissa also makes her marriage to Gratiano conditional on Bassiano making the right choice. The story of Jessica and Lorenzo might also be a story of love, as Shylock would surely not approve her choice of husband, so she must elope. However, Jessica's motivation in going with Lorenzo is not love: she says "our house is Hell" and "what heinous sin is it in me to be ashamed to be my father's child". She is running off with Lorenzo as a means to escape from Shylock, not because she loves Lorenzo. Other themes in the play are Revenge, Prejudice, Fidelity, Law and Mercy.
Nobody. Just Gratiano.
He never personally said what love is, only implied through his work. It's a matter of opinion, but one would think by the outcomes he wrote; love is tragedy. Although there are some plays where love leads to the death of both lovers (Romeo and Juliet, Antony and Cleopatra), the death of one of the lovers (The Two Noble Kinsmen), or the unhappiness of both lovers (Troilus and Cressida), and others where the issue is ambiguous (The Duke and Isabel in Measure for Measure, Helena and Bertram in All's Well, Jessica and Lorenzo in Merchant of Venice, Petruchio and Kate in The Taming of the Shrew ), in most cases love enables the characters to overcome their difficulties and find happiness in the end (The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Twelfth Night, As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merry Wives of Windsor, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice (except Jessica and Lorenzo), Cymbeline, A Winter's Tale and The Tempest) for the 2/14 NYT xword puzzle, love is "blind"
Shakespeare's ambivalence in portraying Jessica in "The Merchant of Venice" reflects the complexities of her identity as a Jewish woman who rejects her father's faith and heritage for a Christian husband. While she exhibits agency by eloping with Lorenzo and converting to Christianity, her actions also raise questions about loyalty and betrayal, particularly towards her father, Shylock. This duality highlights the tension between personal desire and societal expectations, leaving audiences to grapple with her role in the play's themes of love, identity, and prejudice. Ultimately, Jessica embodies both the possibility of freedom and the consequences of alienation.
The Love Merchant - 1966 was released on: USA: 1966
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In "The Merchant of Venice," several metaphors enhance its themes, such as the ocean and the pound of flesh. The ocean represents the vastness of love and friendship, particularly in the bond between Antonio and Bassanio. The pound of flesh symbolizes the harshness of revenge and the consequences of strict legalism. Additionally, the caskets serve as a metaphor for the nature of true worth, illustrating that inner value often lies beneath the surface.