Wed. Dec. 7, 2016: Merchant of Venice Act 2 to scene 6

Today, we read The Merchant of Venice from the start of Act 2, scene 2, up to Act 2, Scene 6, line 24 (bottom of page 83). If you were not in class (sick or with Ms. Gervais), you will have to do the following reading questions to ensure you are caught up. Bring these to class tomorrow.

1.      Why did Shakespeare include the scene with Launcelot and his father? What purposes does it fulfill in keeping the plot moving?  

2. What is Launcelot's dilemma?

3. What joke does Launcelot play on this father?

4. Who agrees to take Launcelot on?

5. What message does Launcelot bring to Jessica? Who is it from?

6. What is going on in Venice this night that Shylock hates?