Act I : Antonio's sadness ; Portia & Nerissa ; Shylock's loan to Bassanio
Act II : The Prince of Morocco arrives ; Jessica bids goodbye ; The three chests
Act III Salerio & Solanio ; Bassanio must choose ; Lorenzo assures Portia ; Act IV : Antonio's trial ; Portia disguised as Balthasar ; Bassanio gives up his ring
Act V : Jessica & Lorenzo in love ; Portia & Nerissa enter ; Bassanio's plead with Portia.
