Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Act 2 Summary

The video provides a summary of Act 2 of Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'. It begins in Belmont with the Prince of Morocco attempting to win Portia's hand by choosing the correct casket. Meanwhile, in Venice, Shylock's servant Launcelot decides to leave his job, and Shylock's daughter Jessica plans to elope with Lorenzo. Jessica successfully escapes, taking her father's money. Back in Belmont, the Prince of Morocco chooses the wrong casket, as does the Prince of Aragon. The act ends with the anticipation of a new suitor, Bassanio.

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