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Misfortune struck Antonio The scene shifts back to Venice where Salarino Salanio are seen discussing things related to Antonio. Salarino mentions that he had heard rumors about Antonio’s ship …

Another suitor comes to try his luck Another suitor, the Prince of Arragon, takes his oath and comes to choose one of the caskets. Portia tells him that if …

The lovers are being searched for Shylock has found the elopement of his daughter with a Christian. Salarino tells Salanio that Bassanio and Gratiano have sailed for Belmont and …

The Moroccan Prince examines the caskets The scene shifts to Belmont where the Moroccan Prince is seen all set to choose one of the caskets. The first casket was …

Lorenzo gets late The preparation for the Lorenzo-Jessica elopement are being made but as others are waiting for Lorenzo near Shylock’s house, he gets late. However, Gratiano and Salario …

Shylock gets ready to leave Shylock is seen talking to Launcelot. He says that now Launcelot will feel the difference between serving him and serving Bassanio. He remarks that …

Launcelot delivers the letter Lorenzo is with Gratiano, Salario and Salanio and they are talking about their plans. Lorenzo says that they will slip off and disguise themselves. However, …

Launcelot Gobbo wants to leave Shylock The scene takes us back to Venice where we are introduced to Launcelot Gobbo, the servant of Shylock. He is seen talking to …

The Moroccan Prince At the ending of Act 1, the arrival of the Moroccan Prince is announced. He enters Portia’s house with a lot of pomp and show. He …

Bassanio Meets Shylock As Antonio has directed, Bassanio goes to a moneylender to ask for money on Antonio’s guarantee. He meets Shylock, a Jew. The scene opens with Shylock …