The Dramatic Escape of Shylocks Daughter

Act Two, Scene Two

1. Why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking.

He wants to join Bassanio.

Bassanio has nice uniforms. Shylock would probably pay better than Bassanio. But Bassanio treats others evenly/better.

2. Why is Bassanio worried about taking Gratiano with him to Belmont? Because he's a playboy and gets drunk/acts foolishly when drunk.

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3. Launcelot and his father are very anxious to find Launcelot a new job. They both want to impress Bassanio. This leads to a. frequent interruptions.

      b. contradictions

      c. misuse of words to impress.

     

Act Two, Scene Three

1. What does Jessica think of her life at home? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking.

2. Which of Bassanio’s friends is Jessica planning to marry?

Lorenzo

Act Two, Scene Four

3. How does Jessica get a message to her lover? Through Lancelot
4. How will she be disguised for the elopement? As a man

Act Two, Scene Five

5. Why is Shylock uneasy about going out for the evening? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking.

Launcelot told Shylock that Lancelot has been plotting things.

Act Two, Scene Six

1. How does Launcelot manage to tell Jessica that Lorenzo will be there that evening?

Look outside your window. There will be a man. He may look familiar to you.

2. What does Jessica throw down to Lorenzo? A casket. (I think that it was full of ducats and jewels)

3. Why is Antonio looking for Gratiano?
To tell him that there has been a change of plans. There will be no masque tonight. Instead, they're all headed for Belmont so Bassanio can land himself a rich wife.