Jessica, Shylock's daughter, tells Launcelot that she is sad to see him leave, but gives him a letter for Lorenzo. To herself, she deplores herself for being ashamed of her father. Yet she vows to become a Christian and marry Lorenzo.
Again, Shylock seems condemned by those around him, even his own daughter. The audience wonders about Shylock's character since all these characters seem.....
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