Merchant Of Venice / Act 2 Scene 6.

Act Two, Scene Six

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

Through a letter.

What does Jessica throw down to Lorenzo?
A box,

Why is Antonio looking for Gratiano?

Because their friends are waiting for them.

Act Two Discussion Questions:

In A2S2, Launcelot deceives his father. In A2S6, Jessica deceives hers, What does each of them hope to achieve?
Freedom

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 examples from the text.
Over Protected.

In A2S5 Lines 11-18 & 28-39. What do Launcelot and the audience know, that Shylock does not? How does this show dramatic irony?
That Jessica is running away.