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William ShakespeareThe Merchant of Venice
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Act II
Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Act II, Scene 1 Summary
Back in Belmont, the Prince of Morocco presents himself as a suitor for Portia.
Act II, Scene 2 Summary
Launcelot Gobbo is a clown who is indentured to Shylock as his servant. Unhappy to be working in the employ of a Jew, Launcelot offers up his services to Bassanio.
Later, Bassanio’s friend Gratiano asks to accompany Bassanio to Belmont. Bassanio agrees, as long as Gratiano subdues his rowdy nature.
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