Write Jessica’s letter to Lorenzo. Action – What Happens?
In this short scene, we learn that Lorenzo, Solanio and Salerio are arranging a masque for Bassanio’s feast that night. (A masque is a form of dramatic entertainment with music, dancing, masks and costumes that was popular in Shakespeare’s time.) Launcelot gives Lorenzo the letter from Jessica which reveals her plan to disguise herself as a boy and elope with him. Jessica also informs Launcelot in her letter that she has stolen gold and jewels to take with her.
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