Question

who is Shylock addressing to why he is delivering the speech of Act 2 scene 5​

Answer 1

Answer:

In Act 2, scene 5, Shylock is addressing her daughter, Jessica.

Explanation:

• The expression has been taken from the Shakespearean play, "Merchant of Venice."
• He is delivering the speech only to while away the time.  
• He has come to deliver Lorenz's reply.
• During his speech, he calls her daughter, Jessica, repeatedly.  
• When she arrives, he tells her that he is going to meet Bassanio.