Question

Differences and similarities between the character of Portia and Jessica (Merchant of Venice)??

Answer 1

Answer:

Another similarity between Portia and Jessica is that they both only have one man in their mind. ... One main difference between both woman is that Jessica is Jewish, and Portia is Christian. Because Jessica is Jewish, she is required to live in the “ghetto”. Jessica lives in Belmont while Portia lives in Venice.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Jessica becomes friends with Lancelot, and Portia has Nerissa as her lady-in-waiting. One main difference between both woman is that Jessica is Jewish, and Portia is Christian. ... Jessica lives in Belmont while Portia lives in Venice. Portia comes from a much better financial background than what Jessica does.