Discuss the importance of the rings in the plot. Action – What Happens?
In this very short scene, Portia and Nerissa are looking for Shylock’s house so that he may sign the deed of gift (which means that after Shylock’s death, Lorenzo and Jessica will inherit his wealth). Gratiano catches up with Portia and Nerissa and gives Portia the ring from Bassanio. Nerissa decides that she too will try to trick Gratiano into giving her the ring she gave him.