What is a gondola ? What is the significance of Lorenzo and Jessica not accompanying the characters in the ship?

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Asked by Varsha Reddy on 24 Sep 13:25

Last updated by Jill W on 24 Sep 13:37

Answered by Jill W on 24 Sep 13:37

A gondola is a light flat-bottomed boat used on Venetian canals.

The significance of them "not" being on the ship speaks to their survival.

The Merchant of Venice