Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Act 2 Summary

The video provides a summary of Act 2 of Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'. It begins in Belmont with the Prince of Morocco attempting to win Portia's hand by choosing the correct casket. Meanwhile, in Venice, Shylock's servant Launcelot decides to leave his job, and Shylock's daughter Jessica plans to elope with Lorenzo. Jessica successfully escapes, taking her father's money. Back in Belmont, the Prince of Morocco chooses the wrong casket, as does the Prince of Aragon. The act ends with the anticipation of a new suitor, Bassanio.

What is the setting of Act 2 in The Merchant of Venice?

How does Portia feel about her suitors, including the Prince of Morocco?

What is the consequence for a man who chooses the wrong casket?

What does Jessica plan to do with Lorenzo?

What does Shylock command Jessica to do during the dinner party?

What does the Prince of Morocco find inside the gold casket?

What happens when the Prince of Aragon opens the silver casket?