Question

in what way is the subplot of Jessica and Lorenzo necessary in the merchant of venice

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Both the Jessica-Lorenzo and the Portia-Bassanio relationships involve a closely guarded daughters

Both marriages provide monetary rewards - Jessica steals jewels and ducats from her father before eloping with Lorenzo and Portia is provided for well and Bassanio can pay off his debts.

Both involve marriage as an escape - Jessica runs from her father:

Alack, what heinous sin is it in me

To be ashamed to be my father's child?

But though I am a daughter to his blood,

I am not to his manners. O Lorenzo,

If thou keep promise, I shall end this strife,

Become a Christian and thy loving wife.