The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare -- Act 2, Scene 8 -- Summary and Analysis
Summary Salarino and Salanio, in Italy, discuss Bassanio's ship that has sailed with Gratiano. They discuss Shylock's anger at Jessica's running away with Christian Lorenzo and taking Shylock's money. Salarino has heard tell of a ship that washed up in France, laden with money and goods, and hope that it is not one of Antonio's. They discuss Antonio's kindheartedness: he has entreated Bassanio to take his time to court Portia in Belmont, and not to rush home because of the bond. They remark on the magnitude of Antonio's love for Bassanio and seek him to cheer him. Main events Jessica has run away and Shylock is angry A ship that could be Antonio's has washed up in France Antonio loves Bassanio Participating Characters Solanio Salarino 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 Scene 1 , Sc