Lorenzo’s importance in the Merchant of Venice
It’s common for fathers to grant a blessing for the elopement of two individuals. This blessing is usually given if they approve of the two who are wishing to be married. However, if the father doesn’t want his daughter to be married, then his wish should be respected. This is hardly the case in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Lorenzo, a minor character, intends to elope and run off with Jessica, the daughter of a rich Jew named Shylock. Knowing that Shylock would disapprove because Lorenzo is a Christian and they intend to take all of his money, the couple marries in secret. This action fuels a deep anger and hatred inside Jessica’s father, causing him to seek out vengeance later in the …show more content…
His dislike for Christians is evident in the statement. Lorenzo similarly shows a dislike for Jews by saying, “If e’er the Jew her father come to heaven, it will be for his gentle daughter’s sake; and never dare Misfortune cross her foot, unless she do it under this excuse, that she is issue to a faithless Jew” Merchant of Venice (2.5.3337).
As the religion’s of these two characters clash, it brings out the importance of Lorenzo’s character. It comes as a major surprise to Shylock to find out his daughter ran off with all his money and jewels. What makes him even more angry is finding out Jessica ran away to elope with a Christian. If Lorenzo were Jewish, Shylock wouldn’t have been as angry, since Jessica would be marrying someone with the same religion as her. Yet Lorenzo’s character is a Christian, whom Shylock hates, making him angry. This anger leads him to seek out vengeance against Antonio.
Lorenzo and Antonio are friends, which bridges a connection between Lorenzo and
Shylock. Antonio, the merchant of Venice, borrows money from Shylock. They agree to a bond stating if the money isn’t paid back, Shylock will take a pound of flesh from Antonio. …show more content…
If they do not wish for their daughter to be married, then that should be the outcome. Yet in some cases, things don’t go this way. In Shakespeare’s the Merchant of Venice, Lorenzo, a minor character plays a key role in the buildup to the climax of the play. Lorenzo is an important character because his religion clashes with Shylock, the main antagonist. This brings out more hatred in Shylock which leads him to almost kill Antonio, the merchant of Venice, over a business deal. Lorenzo and Antonio are also
Santa Ana 4 friends, which bridges a connection with Shylock. As Shylock is angry at Antonio for not paying him back, he now has another reason to be angry Antonio’s friends helped Lorenzo run away with Jessica. Lorenzo and Shylock each have their own way of showing their love for Jessica.
Shylock tries to shelter and protect his daughter. His love for Jessica is what makes him angry at
Antonio for helping to take her away from him. Lorenzo, still loves her for who she is. This is why Jessica leaves, fueling anger inside Shylock. This anger is what lead to him demanding his bond and leading to the climax of the play. Inevitably, it also lead to his
It’s common for fathers to grant a blessing for the elopement of two individuals. This blessing is usually given if they approve of the two who are wishing to be married. However, if the father doesn’t want his daughter to be married, then his wish should be respected. This is hardly the case in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Lorenzo, a minor character, intends to elope and run off with Jessica, the daughter of a rich Jew named Shylock. Knowing that Shylock would disapprove because Lorenzo is a Christian and they intend to take all of his money, the couple marries in secret. This action fuels a deep anger and hatred inside Jessica’s father, causing him to seek out vengeance later in the …show more content…
His dislike for Christians is evident in the statement. Lorenzo similarly shows a dislike for Jews by saying, “If e’er the Jew her father come to heaven, it will be for his gentle daughter’s sake; and never dare Misfortune cross her foot, unless she do it under this excuse, that she is issue to a faithless Jew” Merchant of Venice (2.5.3337).
As the religion’s of these two characters clash, it brings out the importance of Lorenzo’s character. It comes as a major surprise to Shylock to find out his daughter ran off with all his money and jewels. What makes him even more angry is finding out Jessica ran away to elope with a Christian. If Lorenzo were Jewish, Shylock wouldn’t have been as angry, since Jessica would be marrying someone with the same religion as her. Yet Lorenzo’s character is a Christian, whom Shylock hates, making him angry. This anger leads him to seek out vengeance against Antonio.
Lorenzo and Antonio are friends, which bridges a connection between Lorenzo and
Shylock. Antonio, the merchant of Venice, borrows money from Shylock. They agree to a bond stating if the money isn’t paid back, Shylock will take a pound of flesh from Antonio. …show more content…
If they do not wish for their daughter to be married, then that should be the outcome. Yet in some cases, things don’t go this way. In Shakespeare’s the Merchant of Venice, Lorenzo, a minor character plays a key role in the buildup to the climax of the play. Lorenzo is an important character because his religion clashes with Shylock, the main antagonist. This brings out more hatred in Shylock which leads him to almost kill Antonio, the merchant of Venice, over a business deal. Lorenzo and Antonio are also
Santa Ana 4 friends, which bridges a connection with Shylock. As Shylock is angry at Antonio for not paying him back, he now has another reason to be angry Antonio’s friends helped Lorenzo run away with Jessica. Lorenzo and Shylock each have their own way of showing their love for Jessica.
Shylock tries to shelter and protect his daughter. His love for Jessica is what makes him angry at
Antonio for helping to take her away from him. Lorenzo, still loves her for who she is. This is why Jessica leaves, fueling anger inside Shylock. This anger is what lead to him demanding his bond and leading to the climax of the play. Inevitably, it also lead to his