Act 2

• 1. Hire

  • Bassanio is convinced to hire Launcelot, a servant of Shylock
• 2. Lorenzo

  • Shylock’s daughter, Jessica, desires to leave home and become a Christian in order to marry Lorenzo, a friend of Antonio
• 3. Letter

  • Launcelot delivers a letter to Lorenzo with plans for him and Jessica to run away that evening
• 4. Escape

  • Jessica runs away with gold and jewels from Shylock
• 5. Belmont & Anger

  • The following day, Bassanio embarks on a journey to Belmont
  • Shylock expresses fury over his daughter’s disappearance and the theft of his treasure
• 6. Suitors

  • In Belmont, the suitors of Portia, the Prince of Morocco and the Prince of Aragon, choose to open the golden and silver caskets, respectively
• 7. Incorrect

  • Both make the mistake of selecting the incorrect casket and are unsuccessful
• 8. Departure & Arrival

  • Upon Aragon’s departure, Portia receives word of Bassanio’s arrival
  • rushes excitedly to greet him