Question

What was Shylock's reaction to Jessica's elopement? Explain Shylock's
attitude towards the stolen property as well as towards Jessica. What aspec
of Shylock's character do you figure out from this scene?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. On top of that, his daughter Jessica has eloped with the Christian Lorenzo, taking with her a store of Shylock's wealth. Shylock's reaction to the news that Jessica has fled is reported as follows: My daughter! O, my ducats!
2. A masque is a party where masked entertainer dance and perform for the rich and noble. Shylock's opinion of the masque is negative. He sees the masque as evidence of Christian foolery, he then orders Jessica to lock up the house and refrain from looking out the windows.
3. Shylock is the antagonist and a tragic character in William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. A Jewish merchant living in a Christian city, he comes across as greedy, jealous and vengeful. As opposed to his anti-Semitic nemesis and fellow businessman, Antonio, Shylock charges interest on his loans.

Answer 2

Answer:

Shylock's reaction to Jessica elopement:

my daughter ! O,my ducats ! O, my daughter !

Fled with a christian ! O, my christian ducats