The Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 8 summary
Act 2, Scene 8 of 20 · 2 min to read the scene
In Act 2, Scene 8, Salarino and Solanio discuss Bassanio's departure, the search for Lorenzo and Jessica, and the fury of Jessica's father over her escape and stolen wealth. News of a wreck raises fears for Antonio's finances, while his tearful farewell to Bassanio prompts the friends to seek him out.
What happens
- Salarino confirms that Bassanio and Gratiano sail away without Lorenzo, and the Duke arrives too late to search their ship.
- Lorenzo and Jessica are reportedly together in a gondola, while Antonio assures the Duke that they are not aboard.
- Solanio describes Jessica's father's angry cries over his daughter, money, and jewels, and Salarino reports boys mocking him.
- Salarino repeats a Frenchman's report of a sunken merchant ship and fears that it belongs to Antonio.
- Salarino recalls Antonio's tearful farewell to Bassanio, and both friends decide to find Antonio and cheer him.
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What to notice
Solanio links Jessica's father's anger to Antonio's repayment deadline. The warning makes the uncertain shipwreck news especially troubling.
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What does Salarino know about the sunken ship?
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