The Merchant of Venice: Plot Summary - Acts 4 and 5

Antonia Blankenberg
Course by Antonia Blankenberg, updated more than 1 year ago

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Act 4 shows the trial of Antonio. It is believed that all of his ships have sunk. Shylock demands his forfeit. Bassanio and his new wife, Portia, race from Belmont to help the merchant before it is too late.