Act II, Scene 4 - Study Questions

1. The conversation at the opening of this scene seems to make little sense until we learn that the young men are preparing for a masque. What is a masque, and what do they need a torchbearer for?
2. What further action do we learn Jessica plans to take when she leaves her father's house? What is Lorenzo's reaction to this news?
3. In what two senses may we take Lorenzo's comment that tonight Jessica will be his torchbearer?