Merchant of Venice

Act 2, Scene 4: In what 2 senses may we take Lorenzo's comment that tonight Jessica will be his torchbearer?

In what 2 senses may we take Lorenzo's comment that tonight Jessica will be his torchbearer?

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There is the sense that Jessica, in marriage, will serve him like a torch-bearer might serve his master.

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