Merchant of Venice - Act 2 Scene 2 - "Certainly my conscience" (Subtitles in modern English)

🎭 We are a completely amateur Shakespearean theatre company founded in 1924. Therefore, all Super Thanks and Thanks donations go towards funding our future productions 🎭 🌱 🎭 ➤ ➤ Subtitles for this video are in modern English. Simply turn on the Subtitles/Closed Caption (CC) button. You can also change the subtitle language for your convenience ➤ ➤ Alright, teenagers, get ready for some Shakespearean shenanigans in Act 2, Scene 2 of "The Merchant of Venice"! 🎭 So, in this scene, we find the young and lovable dude, Launcelot Gobbo, who works for Shylock, the grumpy moneylender. Launcelot is a witty guy, and he's having an internal debate with himself about whether he should quit his job or not. Cue the hilarious self-talk! He starts off by saying, "To quit or not to quit, that is the question!" (Wait, wrong play, but you get the idea.) Launcelot's like, "My master Shylock is a tough cookie, and he's not the friendliest guy around. Plus, he's as blind as a bat, which makes things even more entertaining!" Launcelot's conscience pops up, all naggy and stuff, saying, "But dude, it's not cool to leave your job just because your boss is a grump." And then Launcelot's like, "True, true, but wait, there's more! My new boss, Bassanio, is a total hottie, and he's always chillin' with his BFF, Antonio, the super-rich merchant." He daydreams about Bassanio and Antonio's fabulous life, and it's all beach parties, cool rides, and unlimited snacks. Launcelot's like, "If I work for them, I'll be living the dream!" 🏖️💸 But hold on, there's a twist! Launcelot remembers that Jessica, Shylock's daughter, is kinda cute and cool, and he doesn't wanna leave her behind. Decisions, decisions! 🤔 Then, in true Shakespearean style, he starts making puns and jokes left and right, cracking himself up. It's pun-tastic! 😂 In the end, Launcelot decides to go for it and leave Shylock's service. He thinks, "Life's too short to work for a grumpy dude. Hello, party time with Bassanio and Antonio!" And that's how our boy Launcelot spices up Act 2, Scene 2, with his wit, puns, and indecisiveness. So, keep enjoying the Bard's comical twists and turns, my fellow teens! 🎉😎 Sparknotes provide excellent summary and analysis of Shakespeare plays: https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespear...