# Jessica — The Merchant of Venice character guide

> Jessica in The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** fair Jessica, gentle Jessica

**First appearance:** 0008-act-ii-scene-iii

## Who they are

Shylock's daughter who elopes with Lorenzo and converts to Christianity.

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