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The Merchant of Venice | Act V, Scene I: Summary and Analysis
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Stephano: a messenger
Summary
Lorenzo and Jessica are in the garden in front of Portia’s house in Belmont, whispering sweet nothings in each other’s ears. Stephano, a messenger, enters and announces that Portia will soon return. Launcelot Gobbo arrives and makes the same announcement with respect to Bassanio. Lorenzo dispatches Stephano to ready the household for Portia’s return. Lorenzo babbles for a time about the moon and music.
Portia and Nerissa enter and encounter the two mooning lovers, who welcome them home. Portia...
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