Act 3 : Scene 1 Summary – The Merchant of Venice
Misfortune struck Antonio The scene shifts back to Venice where Salarino Salanio are seen discussing things related to Antonio. Salarino mentions that he had heard rumors about Antonio’s ship …
Act 2 : Scene 9 Summary – The Merchant of Venice
Another suitor comes to try his luck Another suitor, the Prince of Arragon, takes his oath and comes to choose one of the caskets. Portia tells him that if …
Act 2 : Scene 8 Summary – The Merchant of Venice
The lovers are being searched for Shylock has found the elopement of his daughter with a Christian. Salarino tells Salanio that Bassanio and Gratiano have sailed for Belmont and …
Act 2 : Scene 7 Summary – The Merchant of Venice
The Moroccan Prince examines the caskets The scene shifts to Belmont where the Moroccan Prince is seen all set to choose one of the caskets. The first casket was …
Act 2 : Scene 6 Summary – The Merchant of Venice
Lorenzo gets late The preparation for the Lorenzo-Jessica elopement are being made but as others are waiting for Lorenzo near Shylock’s house, he gets late. However, Gratiano and Salario …
Act 2 : Scene 5 Summary – The Merchant of Venice
Shylock gets ready to leave Shylock is seen talking to Launcelot. He says that now Launcelot will feel the difference between serving him and serving Bassanio. He remarks that …
Act 2 : Scene 4 Summary – The Merchant of Venice
Launcelot delivers the letter Lorenzo is with Gratiano, Salario and Salanio and they are talking about their plans. Lorenzo says that they will slip off and disguise themselves. However, …
Act 2 : Scene 3 Summary – The Merchant of Venice
Introduction of Jessica This brief scene introduces us to the character of Jessica, Shylock’s daughter. She is pained to see Launcelot leave her father’s house. She feels that Launcelot …
Act 2 : Scene 2 Summary – The Merchant of Venice
Launcelot Gobbo wants to leave Shylock The scene takes us back to Venice where we are introduced to Launcelot Gobbo, the servant of Shylock. He is seen talking to …
Act 2 : Scene 1 Summary – The Merchant of Venice
The Moroccan Prince At the ending of Act 1, the arrival of the Moroccan Prince is announced. He enters Portia’s house with a lot of pomp and show. He …