The Merchant of Venice A2, S6 -- Discussion questions --

Act Two, Scene Six

1. How does Launcelot manage to tell Jessica that Lorenzo will be there that evening?Launcelot urges his former master to go he too has a premonition. He has a feeling horrified at the suggestion that he may have to endure the bawdy, showy heresies of a Christian masque. 
2. What does Jessica Throw down to Lorenzo? A casket of money.
3. Why is Antonio looking for Gratiano? Gratiano has just told Antonio that he does not look well and that he is much serious. He tells him that those who care to much about the world tend to lose the little they have 

Act Two Discussion Question:

1. In A2S2, Launcelot deceives his father. In A2S6, Jessica deceives hers, What does each of them hope to Achieve?If a suitor decides to play the lottery of chests and chooses the wrong one, not only does he lose a chance at Portia, he must never talk of marriage to another woman again.
2. In A2S5 Lines 11-18 & 28-39. In both speeches Shylock is speaking to his daughter, Jessica. What is his attitude to her? Give supporting example from the text. His being selfish to her daughter. He didn't even think what his daughter feel about being lonely in their home. 
3. In A2S5 Lines 11-18 & 28-39. What do Launcelot and the Audience know, that Shylock does not? How does this show dramatic Irony. He know about Jessica planning eloping