Act 2 Scene 2. Flashcards
Characters: Launcelot Gobbo. Old Gobbo. Bassanio. Leonardo. Gratiano.
What is Launcelot Gobbo debating with himself in the beginning of this scene?
Launcelot is debating with himself as to whether or not he should remain in Shylock’s service because of loyalty; he is tempted to leave and find employment elsewhere, but he is unable to make up his mind.
Old Gobbo is mostly blind and does not recognize his son. What does he ask of Launcelot Gobbo and what does Launcelot Gobbo do as a trick?
Old Gobbo asks Lancelet for directions towards Shylock’s house. Lancelot plays a trick on his father by pretending to be someone else.
Was Launcelot Gobbo giving Old Gobbo the correct directions and what did he say about Launcelot’s living state?
Launcelot gives his father, Gobbo, the wrong directions and pretended that Lancelot is dead.
After Lancelot finally reveals himself to be Old Gobbo’s son, what was revealed as Old Gobbo’s intention to see Shylock and how did Launcelot react to this?
Old Gobbo has brought Shylock a present, and Lancelot suggests his dad give the present to Bassanio instead, as Bassanio is Lancelot’s newly chosen master.
Do you think Shylock treats his employees fairly? Give a reason for your answer.
Launcelot is not paid enough to eat properly. Therefore, he is in a state where you can count each of the ribs on his chest.
Bassanio enters the scene and Lancelot asks if he can serve him instead. What does Bassanio respond with?
Bassanio says Shylock’s already given over Lancelot’s service to him though Lancelot will be leaving a rich Jew (Shylock) to serve a poor gentleman (Bassanio).
What does Gratiano beg of Bassanio that Bassanio is hesitant to agree to?
Gratiano begs that Bassanio must take him along to Belmont when he goes to woo Portia.
Bassanio agrees to Gratiano coming with him to Belmont to woo Portia. What terms and conditions does Bassanio put on this agreement?
Bassanio agrees to let his friend Gratiano come to Belmont on the condition that he tames his usually wild and rude behaviour.
What does Gratiano say in agreement to Bassanio’s terms and conditions?
Gratiano promises he’ll be on his very best behavior and won’t do anything to ruin Bassanio’s chance of winning Portia.
What is happening tonight that Bassanio and Gratiano agree to put of their behaviour until tomorrow?
Bassanio and Gratiano agree to put off all good behavior until tomorrow, as tonight is a night for celebration (a gala inaugurating his setting out for Belmont).
