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- 1 How does Lorenzo disguise Jessica?
- 2 How does Lorenzo feel about Jessica?
- 3 Why does Lorenzo tell Jessica is not ashamed of wearing boys clothes?
- 4 Why is Jessica ashamed her father?
- 5 What tells you that Jessica is totally devoted to her lover Lorenzo?
- 6 What do Lorenzo and Jessica do during the masque?
- 7 What happens in Act 3 Scene 5 of The Merchant of Venice?
- 8 What does Launcelot say to Jessica at the beginning of the scene?
How does Lorenzo disguise Jessica?
As she is descending, Lorenzo tells Jessica that since she is clothed as a boy, she must act as the torchbearer for him and his friends as they go to the masque that night. Therefore, Lorenzo has Jessica disguised as a young servant boy and torchbearer to help her to escape her father’s house.
How does Lorenzo feel about Jessica?
Lorenzo gives a straightforward appraisal of Jessica as he reflects on his love for her. He describes her as wise, fair, and true, all qualities that she demonstrates to him. Lorenzo completes his declaration by stating that as long as Jessica remains true to herself, she will have a place in his heart.
What is Lorenzo blamed for?
Answer: Launcelot says that Lorenzo is to be blamed for adding to the Christian community by adding one more Christian.
Why did Jessica run away with Lorenzo?
Shylock and Jessica are Jewish and Lorenzo is Christian, so Shylock does not approve of their relationship. Instead of trying to convince her father to support her relationship with Lorenzo, Jessica instead decides to run away with him. Jessica takes Shylock’s money to financially support their eloping.
Why does Lorenzo tell Jessica is not ashamed of wearing boys clothes?
Lorenzo’s plan is that Jessica should dress up as a boy and then be his torchbearer during a street festival. In this way, nobody would notice her and her camouflage would make others believe that she is his male assistant.
Why is Jessica ashamed her father?
Answer: Jessica speaks to the audience after saying goodbye to Launcelot as she plans her escape. She reveals how she feels ashamed to be her father’s daughter because of his behavior. She also declares her love for Lorenzo and her desire to leave home and become a Christian to marry him.
What is Jessica’s character according to this scene?
Lorenzo describes Jessica as “wise, fair, and true” (II. vi. 56). She reveals her intelligence and independence when she escapes her father’s house by disguising herself in male clothing and taking money and other valuables with her.
What does Jessica think Portia?
Jessica appreciates Portia and believes Bassanio is lucky to have her. Shakespeare wanted to share Jessica’s opinion because she was an important character who was once a Jew.
What tells you that Jessica is totally devoted to her lover Lorenzo?
What tells you that Jessica is totally devoted to her lover Lorenzo? Answer: Launcelot says that Jessica would be damned for Shylock’s sins. Jessica at once retorts that she will be saved on account of the virtues of Lorenzo and also because she has become a Christian.
What do Lorenzo and Jessica do during the masque?
Answer: Lorenzo decides in the masque that Jessica will be the torch bearer.
What disguise does Jessica wear when she leaves with Lorenzo?
According to Lorenzo’s plan, how will Jessica escape from her father’s house? She will disguise herself as Lorenzo’s torchbearer and slip out undetected. She will leave during the night, while Shylock is asleep.
How does Lorenzo describe Jessica in The Merchant of Venice?
Lorenzo describes Jessica as “wise, fair, and true” (II.vi.56). She reveals her intelligence and independence when she escapes her father’s house by disguising herself in male clothing and taking money and other valuables with her.
What happens in Act 3 Scene 5 of The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice Act 3 Scene 5 Summary This scene takes place in the garden of Portia’s house. The scene opens with a humorous dialogue of Launcelot for the amusement of the groundlings. Launcelot says that Jessica will be damned for her father’s sins.
What does Launcelot say to Jessica at the beginning of the scene?
The scene opens with a humorous dialogue of Launcelot for the amusement of the groundlings. Launcelot says that Jessica will be damned for her father’s sins. Jessica replies she will be saved because of the virtues of Lorenzo and also because she has converted into Christianity.
What kind of relationship does Jessica have with Lorenzo?
She is in love with a Christian, Lorenzo. Jessica knows that her father will never give his consent for her to marry a Christian and so she plans to secretly escape one night in order to run away with Lorenzo, marry him and convert from Judaism to Christianity. She is Shylock’s daughter. She is Jewish, but determined to convert to Christianity.