Merchant of Venice

Why does Lancelot tell Jessica she's damned?

act 3 scene 5

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In context, Jessica and Lancelot are talking about whether or not she can be saved. Jessica believes she can be converted, and thus, saved through her marriage to a Christian. Lancelot notes that both of her parents are Jews, thus, she is damned.

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The Merchant of Venice