How can you write an essay on Jessicas disappearance in the Merchant of Venice?
So the essay is not actually about Jessica’s disappearance, rather about Shylock. You need to read the key scenes (repeatedly if necessary) and consider how Shakespeare presents Shylock – the key balances are whether Shylock is an unfeeling monster or a sensitive person; whether Shylock is a victim or a persecutor; Shylock’s balance between his business and personal interests etc etc. Ignore the other poster – what he is suggesting is immoral and will not help you learn. I have reported him for promoting his industry in assisting cheats to prosper a number of times, and have done so again in the hope YA will ban him for good.
