The plot: The main plot is centered on the bond which entitles Shylock to get a pound of Antonio¡¦s flesh if Antonio is unable to repay his debt. The two subplots provide also much enjoyment. They are concerned with Portia trying to get married and Jessica, Shylock¡¦s daughter, eloping with Lorenzo. The main plot uses events and dialogue to create an atmosphere of anxiety. The quick tempo of interest play also helps to …showed first 75 words of 1076 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1076 total…guarantee to say if this money is not paid back, he will give a pound of his flesh to Shylock. Jessica: Shylock¡¦s beautiful but unhappy daughter who later steals Shylock¡¦s gold, jewels, ducats and his turquoise ring; she elopes with Lorenzo and marries him. Launcelot Gobbo: Shylock¡¦s servant who hates Shylock and begs Bassanio to accept him; later Bassanio accepts him. The Duke: He is the judge in the court in Venice.