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Why did Jessica leave Shylock in Merchant of Venice?
Because she was in love with Lorenzo
Why did Jessica elope with Lorenzo in The Mercant of Venice?
because she was in love with him
Why is love the theme of merchant of Venice?
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.
Who is in love with Nerissa in merchant of Venice besides her husband?
Nobody. Just Gratiano.
What did Shakespeare say love is?
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"
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 did Jessica elope with Lorenzo in The Mercant of Venice?
because she was in love with him
Explain the theme of love in The Merchant of Venice?
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.
What is the origin of the name Jessica?
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.
Why is love the theme of merchant of Venice?
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.
Who is in love with Nerissa in merchant of Venice besides her husband?
Nobody. Just Gratiano.
What did Shakespeare say love is?
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"
What are the release dates for The Love Merchant - 1966?
The Love Merchant - 1966 was released on: USA: 1966
What is Venice know as?
love
Which Shakespearean character said the line love is blind and lovers cannot see the pretty follies?
This is from The Merchant of Venice, Act II, scene 6 and is spoken by Jessica. Here, catch this casket; it is worth the pains.I am glad 'tis night, you do not look on me,For I am much asham'd of my exchange;But love is blind, and lovers cannot seeThe pretty follies that themselves commit,For, if they could, Cupid himself would blushTo see me thus transformed to a boy.
Why is Venice the city of love?
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