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[Mark]

I'm currently acting in a production of this play. I'm playing Graziano. As far as the first point goes, Antonio is lending Bassanio the money, but he's getting it from Shylock.<br><br>The second point is not really a matter of interpretation. The text specifically says, "Outside Shylock's house". In this scene, Lorenzo has come for Jessica after Shylock has gone off to the dinner. Jessica will be Lorenzo's torchbearer for the masque that he's attending. The masque is not the dinner that the others are attending; it is actually something that Lorenzo came up with on his own.<br><br>I hope this clears things up a little.<br>

[Cookie]

Oh Jeez, Mrs. Right? I have to agree with many others who have posted a reply. Antonio DID lend Bassanio money, even if, in turn that money was borrowed from a thrid party (which would be Shylock). And Jessica WAS at that party thing (she was just disguised as a guy). God, I'm 15 and even I know this!

[mrs. right]

I found this summary to be incorrect on many points. For instance, Antonio did not lend the money to Bassanio, Shylock did. And the whole thing about the dinner, and Jessica being there? What ARE you talking about? I couldn't even read this whole summary through because of the incorrect summations of this wonderful play. For the rest of you, I would suggest you read the play for yourself and draw your own conclusions.