Question

Jessica: But love is blind,and lovers cannot see

The pretty follies that themselves commit.
Please explain

Answer 1

Shakespeare uses this phrase in The Merchant of venice Jessica is shy about her beloved Lorenzo seeing her disguised as a boy but recognizes that it won't affect his love for her saying But Love is blind and lovers cannot see/ The pretty follies themselves commit....

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Answer 2

Answer:

This statement was made by Jessica while she was eloping with the love of her life Lorenzo ,in the disguse of a young boy so that no one can identify her.

Explanation:

The statement " love is blind,lovers cannot see the pretty follies that they commit themselves"  , this means:

• The ancient Roman god of love 'Cupid' is blind and that when he makes two people fall in love they also become blind.
• In love ,people make pretty mistakes and they themselves cannot understand that while making them.
• People in love do stupid stuff for each other and tend to overlook them.