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Q1 what is the role of Jessica-Lorrenzo side plot? How does the story
support the ai plot structurally? The atically? What’s the effect of
having it there at all?
Like most acclaimed Shakespearean dramas- tragicomedies in this
context- The Mer ha t of Ve i e too e plores a d u o ers a
assortment of intricately interwoven plots and themes regarding
certain controversial ideologies- here, for instance, expressing the
indifference between the Christians and the Jews
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The Merchant of Venice revolves around its intense themes of
reality and idealism, er a d justi e, prejudi e, a d lo e
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These three separate strands or subplots entwine in and out
of each other throughout the entire play before coming together at the
end
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The subplots contribute as a vital part by aiding character development
and portraying each persona with a unique aspect
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This idea pla s a sig ifi a t role i
intensifying the infa ous perso alit of Sh lo k s- the antagonist who
reates the o d that irtuall i priso s A to io, and the
overprotective father of Jessica
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This sudden
twist in tale creates an ironic and comic relief to the drama as a whole;
the irony is due to the central theme itself being based on the conflict
et ee a Je ish o e le der a d a Christia
er ha t
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A t S e e i trodu es Jessi a a d Lore zo s lo e stor
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The word
se retl a ts as a gate a to the ironic yet climatic finish to this
subplot; it portrays Jessica as a person who is rebellious and is
o sta tl doi g thi gs agai st their father s will- adding more mystery
to why she might be against her own blood
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Ala k, hat a hei ous si it is i
e/ To e asha ed to e
father s
child! Jessica guiltily complains, expressing her feelings of hatred
towards her father
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Jessi a s state e t o l pro es this right
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The iro of a religious Je ish a s daughter hati g her fa il s rules
and values and disliking her own race only adds the comic yet rather
controversial touch to the dramatic story
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Jessi a i te ds o lea i g her
only family behind for her happiness: seeing the world around her and
i porta tl , e o i g a Christia riddi g e er thi g of her father s,
even his religion)
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I e er felt it
till now
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This can also suggest that
Jessica certainly knew that her father valued nothing more than his
hard-ear ed o ey, not even her!
Lancelot finally hints the audience who might be the one with the
possessio of Jessi a s heart: There ill o e a Christia
/ Will e
orth a Je es e e
Lore zo, ei g Bassa io s lose frie d a d guest, is helped Gratia o,
Salarino, Sola io a d La elot to u dergo his a d Jessi a s pla of
leaving Venice together
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Jessi a, ith her decision made,

awaits Lorenzo and bids farewell to her father- I ha e a father, ou a
daughter, lost
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Jessica in her well-planned disguise as a mere torch-bearing
boy: the quick change of costumes to mimic a man can also be
o pared to Portia s disguise as a la er to help her lo er s frie d or
simply to impress Bassanio himself in helpi g lear out the o d
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But, for others
who might disagree, this can easily be an act of conditional love
herei the lo ers a portra those ho fall i lo e ith the idea of
love or as a simple way out of certain obstacles: for Jessica, it could be
e o i g a Christia or for Lore zo, si pl
arr i g a o a fro a
ealth fa il i order to o tai ri hes
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The subplots help carry out the drama itself in more detailed fashion
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This not o l aptures the audie e s atte tio ut, also
provides a medium through which important ideologies can be
conveyed both structurally and thematically

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