Merchant of Venice Act 2 Scene 3 Flashcards
Who is Jessica talking to in scene 3?
Jessica is talking to Launcelot.
Where does Act 2 Scene 3 take place?
the street outside Shylock’s house in Venice.
What does Jessica calling her home hell imply?
It implies that Shylock is the devil.
What does Jessica ask Launcelot to do?
She asks Launcelot to give Lorenzo, Launcelot’s new master(Bassanio)’s guest, a letter secretly.
Why is Jessica sad that Launcelot is leaving?
Jessica is sad that Launcelot is leaving because Launcelot, like a “merry devil”, robbed her house, which she calls hell, some “taste of tediousness”.
What words do Launcelot use for Jessica?
“Most beautiful pagan”
“Most sweet Jew”
When would Launcelot be deceived?
Launcelot would be deceived if a Christian “did not play the knave” and get Jessica.
Why is Launcelot’s manly spirit drowned?
It is drowned because of his tears.
Why is Jessica a “heinous sinner”?
She is a heinous sinner because she is ashamed to be Shylock’s child.
How does Jessica hope to end the strife she is in?
Jessica hopes to end the strife she is if Lorenzo keeps his promise to marry Jessica. On marrying Lorenzo, Jessica would convert to Christianity.
Who is Jessica romantically involved with?
Lorenzo.
