Question

. How accurate were Launcelot’s and Jessica’s past descriptions of Shylock’s household? How does this impact the audience’s understanding of Shylock?

Answer 1

Answer:

.He is glad because Launcelot eats too much, is a slow worker, and sleeps to often. Since he is an overall poor worker, he doesn't want him living in his house.

Shylock displays himself as a father through his actions to Jessica in the way he instructs her to lock-up the house before he goes out to dinner, showing he is worried not only about his house, but about his daughter's safety. He displays himself as a master through his instructions to Jessica, and through his language towards Launcelot.