ESSAY CEMETERY

Summary Belmont. Lorenzo praises Portia for her strength of character in being calm despite Bassanio's leaving right after their marriage. He praises her for giving money to release Antonio. She says he's a good man and it's well worth it. She tells Jessica and Lorenzo that she and Nerissa will stay at a monastery until the men return. Portia asks Balthazar to take a letter to the ferry that leaves for Venice, and tells him that she will arrive even before he does. She tells Nerissa that they will go to Venice dressed as men and meet up with their husbands. Portia says she will practice being a swaggering braggart man-boy. They leave hastily. Main events Lorenzo praises Portia for giving Bassanio money Portia tells Jessica and Lorenzo she and Nerissa will stay at a monastery while their husbands are gone Portia tells Balthazar she plans to go to Venice Portia tells Nerissa of the plan to go to Venice dressed as men Participating Characters PORTIA,   NERISSA,   LORENZO,   JE

Summary Gratiano, Lorenzo, Salarino and Solanoi discuss their entrance to a masked ball. Lancelot enters with Lorenzo's letter. Lorenzo asks Lancelot to send his regards to Jessica, privately. Lancelot goes to invite Shylock to sup with Bassanio. Lorenzo tells Gratiano of his plan to be with Jessica. He thinks she is fair and rich. Main events Lancelot is to invite Shylock to sup with Bassanio Lorenzo receives a letter from Jessica and tells of his plans to marry her Participating Characters Gratiano Lorenzo Salarino Solanio Lancelot Response/ discussion LORENZO I must needs tell thee all. She hath directed How I shall take her from her father's house, What gold and jewels she is furnish'd with, What page's suit she hath in readiness. He wants her for her money… Table of Contents: The Merchant of Venice -- Summary and Analysis Act 1 Scene 1 ,  Scene 2 ,  Scene 3 Act 2 Scene 1 ,  Scene 2 ,  Scene 3 ,  Scene 4 ,  Scene 5 ,  Scene 6 ,  Scene 7 ,  Scene 8 ,  Scene 9 Act 3 S