Question

what is meant by a torchbearer? In what way would jessica hold a candle to her shames if she were a torch bearer?

Answer 1

Torch bearer is someone who guides your path. In merchant of Venice Jessica is the torch bearer. She feels shame in holding the candle because she is dressed up as a boy.

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Answer 2

Torchbearer is presented as a person who shows the right path during dark.

When Lorenzo asked Jessica to be a torchbearer she questioned him directly on why she must be the one to hold a candle.

This was because she didn’t want people to know what she is doing.

Also, she believed that torchbearer is the one that shows the light and brings love to everyone whereas she must be in dark.