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According to Lorenzo's plan, how will Jessica escape from her father's house?
Question

According to Lorenzo's plan, how will Jessica escape from her father's house?

A.

She will disguise herself as Lorenzo's torch bearer and slip out undetected.

B.

She will leave during the night while Shylock is asleep.

C.

She will take her father to a large public auction and get lost in the crowd.

D.

She will fake her own death.

Correct option is A


Solution: Correct answer: (a) She will disguise herself as Lorenzo's torch bearer and slip out undetected.
Explanation:
According to Lorenzo’s plan in “The Merchant of Venice”, Jessica is to dress herself as a boy—specifically as Lorenzo’s torch bearer—so that she can escape unnoticed from her father Shylock’s house during the night of the masquerade. This clever disguise allows her to move freely in public without being recognized as Shylock’s daughter.
Information Booster:
→Jessica feels unhappy living under Shylock’s strict and miserly rule.
→She plans her escape to join her beloved Lorenzo, a Christian, and to marry him.
→Her disguise symbolizes her rebellion against her father’s authority and her willingness to leave her Jewish home for a new life.
→The masquerade setting provides the perfect cover for her escape, as everyone is masked and the city is lively with celebration.
Additional Knowledge:
→Shakespeare often used disguise as a dramatic device to advance plots and create tension or humor.
→Jessica’s act also highlights themes of love, identity, religion, and freedom that run throughout The Merchant of Venice.
→Later, Jessica and Lorenzo flee to Belmont, where they are welcomed by Portia after the trial scene.

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