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    This scene takes place in Portia's avenue in Belmont. It begins with Lorenzo and Jessica romancing in the garden. They are interrupted by the argument between Nerissa and Gratiano. Portia then arrives with Nerissa and overhears more of the argument. Bassanio arrives and gives Portia the ring, but she feigns anger until Portia reveals that she was the lawyer that saved Antonio and shows the letter from Dr. Bellario as proof. The scene ends with everyone reunited and celebrating together in Portia's house.

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    This scene takes place in Portia's avenue in Belmont. It begins with Lorenzo and Jessica romancing in the garden. They are interrupted by the argument between Nerissa and Gratiano. Portia then arrives with Nerissa and overhears more of the argument. Bassanio arrives and gives Portia the ring, but she feigns anger until Portia reveals that she was the lawyer that saved Antonio and shows the letter from Dr. Bellario as proof. The scene ends with everyone reunited and celebrating together in Portia's house.

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    This scene takes place in Portia's avenue in Belmont. It begins with Lorenzo and Jessica romancing in the garden. They are interrupted by the argument between Nerissa and Gratiano. Portia then arrives with Nerissa and overhears more of the argument. Bassanio arrives and gives Portia the ring, but she feigns anger until Portia reveals that she was the lawyer that saved Antonio and shows the letter from Dr. Bellario as proof. The scene ends with everyone reunited and celebrating together in Portia's house.

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    This scene takes place in Portia's avenue in Belmont. It begins with Lorenzo and Jessica romancing in the garden. They are interrupted by the argument between Nerissa and Gratiano. Portia then arrives with Nerissa and overhears more of the argument. Bassanio arrives and gives Portia the ring, but she feigns anger until Portia reveals that she was the lawyer that saved Antonio and shows the letter from Dr. Bellario as proof. The scene ends with everyone reunited and celebrating together in Portia's house.

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    ACT V: SCENE 1

    Place
    The scene takes place in the avenue to Portia's house.

    Characters
    LorenZO Portia
    Jessica Antonio

    Stephano Bassanio
    Launcelot Gratiano
    Nerissa

    Scene in DetaiL

    Lorenzo and Jessica Romanc1ng They are interrupted when they suddenly hear the
    argument between Nerissa and Gratiano. Gratiano
    Lorenzo and Jessica are seen sitting in Portia's garden insists that Nerissa is angry because he has given his
    in Belmont. It is night time and the moon is shining wedding ring to the lawyer's clerk in Venice. Nerissa
    brightly. The two tovers induge in a sort of game, accuses him of lying and giving the ring to some
    by narrating stories of famous mythological and pretty young woman instead. Portia reproaches
    legendary lovers like -Troilus and Cressida, Pyramus Gratiano soying that Nerissa's anger is justified and
    and Thistbe, Dido and Aeneas. They are interrupted that he should not have parted with the ring.
    by Portia's servant, Stephano, who brings the news Portia then remarks that if Bassanio had parted with
    of the arrival of Portia and Nerissa. He also informs the she would have actually been mad ot him.
    that Portia has been visiting hols places in Belmont Gratiano then informs her that Bassanio too had
    at that time and praying for her happy married lfe. given away his ring to the lowyer. On hearing this,
    Stephano enquires about Bassanio. Lorenzo informs Portia feigns anger and charges Bassarnio of deceit.
    that he has not come yet, but may soon arrive. She refuses to accept his eloquent apologies.
    After that Launcelot enters and announces the arrival
    Antonio feels quilts on being the cause of the quarrel
    between the couples. Bassanio promises Portia that
    of Bassanio before day break. he would never again break his trust. Antonio offers
    Lorenzo asks Stephano to instruct the musicians to his soul as a surety for Bassanio's future faithfulness
    come outdoors and play music to welcome Portia to Portia.
    home. Portia, gives Antonio a ring to be given to Bassanio.
    Left alone with Jessica, Lorenzo appears to be in a Bassanio is surprised to see the same ring that he had
    romantic mood. He speaks about the delightful and given to the lawyer in Venice.
    soothing effect of music. According to him, music is
    very important in life. Disclosure of the Truth
    Portia, then unravels the whole plot devised by her to
    Portia and Nerissa Arrive save Antonio's life. She apologises for having teased
    and tormented Bassanio and admits that it was she
    Portia and Nerissa enter quietly and enjoy the music.
    Portia remarks at its sweetness. Lorenzo recognises who was Antonio's lawyer and Nerissa was her clerk.
    Portia's voice and welcomes her home. He informs She shows them the letter from Dr. Bellario as proof.
    her that her husband is about to arrive soon. She
    gives instructions that no one should tell her husband Happy Ending
    about her absence from the house, while he was Portia gives Antonio a letter which has the good
    away. A trumpet sound is heard which announces news that three of his ships have returned safely toto
    the arrival of Bassanio, Antonio, Gratiano and their the harbour. Antonio his adeep gratitude
    ses
    followers. her, for she had not only saved his lIfe, but also his
    livelihood.
    The Ring Episode Portia then asks Nerissa to give Lorenz0 and Jessica a
    Portia welcomes Bassanio as he arrives, and special gift, which is the deed of Shylock which states
    introduced to Antonio by him. He tells Portia, how that after Shylock's death, half of his wealth will pass
    Antonio has helped him by risking his life. Antonio on to them. Lorenzo is elated and is all praises for the
    informs Portia that he has been acquitted. two ladies.
    Portia then says that since it is a new morning, they
    should all go inside the house and celebrate together.
    Thus, the scene ends on a happy note-lovers are
    united; romance has prevailed; nobility has triumphed:
    greed and hatred are banished and forgotten.

    Significance of the Scene


    The scene is a romantic scene.
    The scene providesa comic relief
    The news of Antonio's ships provide a happy ending to the Act.
    The scene brings the end of the play.

    Word Meaning Word Meaning


    Troilus : Trojan hero feign imagine
    O'er trip : walk over stock fish stubborn
    waft : waved stratagem : a plan or scheme
    Aeson Fother of Jason erebus : Greek underworld
    shrew quarrelsome womon wren :a song bird
    slander defame paltry :petty
    leave hollowing : stop shouting protive :talkative
    patens : small pieces of shiny metal Argus : a monster witha hundred eyes
    quiring :singing manna : heavernly food
    Vesture of decay : clothing of mortality cuckolds : husbands whose wives are infidel

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