"Night at Belmont, and the young lovers, Lorenzo and Jessica, share a romantic scene beneath the stars."
"Portia and Nerissa appear and are followed soon after by Bassanio and Gratiano who have brought Antonio with them."
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"There is a joyful reunion, but Portia and Nerissa tease their husbands mercilessly about the missing rings."
"Finally, the truth is revealed, and the joyous occasion made even happier when Portia delivers a letter which reveals that three of Antonio's ships have been saved after all."
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"The play ends with the three happy couples and Antonio going in to discuss further the events that have taken place."
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"*Scene 1 - Commentary"
"This scene may seem to be an anti-climax after the drama of the Trial scene. However, it helps to ease the tension and set the proper mood for a comedy."
"Shakespeare uses the incident of the rings to keep interest alive although the main story has ended."
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"Incidentally, the scene provides us with our best insight into the characters of Lorenzo and Jessica."
