Scene Two Merchant of Venice

Scene Two

Why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking.

Because of their different values. Another reason is that Shylock treats Launcelot very poorly. We know this because he says, “the very truth is that the Jew, having done me wrong,”  which means, “the truth is that the Jew has done me wrong.”Why is Bassanio worried about taking Gratiano with him to Belmont?

Because Bassanio is afraid that Gratiano will so something stupid or idiotic and the blame will fall on Bassanio.

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Launcelot and his father are very anxious to find Launcelot a new job. They both want to impress Bassanio. This leads to a.

frequent interruptions.

Why is Bassanio worried about taking Gratiano with him to Belmont?

Because Bassanio is afraid that Gratiano will so something stupid or idiotic and the blame will fall on Bassanio.

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Launcelot and his father are very anxious to find Launcelot a new job. They both want to impress Bassanio. This leads to

a. frequent interruptions.

1. Here’s my son, sir, a poor boy-
   LAUNCELOT
   Not a poor boy, sir, but the rich Jew’s man that would, sir, as my father shall specify—
   (Their words go against each other)
2. Not exactly sure of this one.