Question

Summary of act 2 scene 4 merchant of venice

Answer 1

The scene is set in Venice.We find Lorenzo,Gratiano,Salarino and Salanio discussing the proposal of a masque at night. Lorenzo says that they would slip away at supper-time, disguise themselves at his place and come back within an hour. Gratiano informs that they have not made proper preparations. Lorenzo says that it is only four o'clock and they have two hours in which to arrange for the necessary equipment. Launcelot comes with a letter for Lorenzo. Gratiano remarks that it must be a love letter. Lorenzo asks Launcelot to tell Jessica that he will positively meet her at the appointed time and place. Lorenzo asks his friends to meet at Gratiano's house. He informs Gratiano that Jessica has planned to elope with him and that she will be carrying with her many many gold coins and jewels. Lorenzo remarks that if ever Shylock happens to go to heaven it will be due to the virtues of his daughter, Jessica. At the same time he remarks that if ever Jessica suffers in her life, it will entirely be due to her devilish father.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

The scene is set in Venice.We find Lorenzo,Gratiano,Salarino and Salanio discussing the proposal of a masque at night. Lorenzo says that they would slip away at supper-time, disguise themselves at his place and come back within an hour. Gratiano informs that they have not made proper preparations. Lorenzo says that it is only four o'clock and they have two hours in which to arrange for the necessary equipment. Launcelot comes with a letter for Lorenzo. Gratiano remarks that it must be a love letter. Lorenzo asks Launcelot to tell Jessica that he will positively meet her at the appointed time and place. Lorenzo asks his friends to meet at Gratiano's house. He informs Gratiano that Jessica has planned to elope with him and that she will be carrying with her many many gold coins and jewels. Lorenzo remarks that if ever Shylock happens to go to heaven it will be due to the virtues of his daughter, Jessica. At the same time he remarks that if ever Jessica suffers in her life, it will entirely be due to her devilish father.