ACT 2, SCENE 9 Setting: Belmont. A room in Portia’s house.
In this scene, you will: l l
Write an interior monologue. Reflect on the Prince of Arragon’s choice of casket. Action – What Happens?
In this scene, the Prince of Arragon has come to try his luck with the caskets. Immediately, he appears pompous and full of self-importance, convinced that he deserves Portia. Like the Prince of Morocco before him, he considers each inscription carefully and is confident that he has made the correct choice.
Useful Words nuptial rites – wedding ceremony unfold – reveal
a martlet – a swallow (bird) schedule – written scroll