Question

how does Gobbo show by words and actions that he is fond of his son?

Answer 1

Hey friend,

In Act II Scene 2, Old Gobbo expresses that he is fond of his son...
Firstly, he touches Launcelot's face and says that Launcelot has grown a long beard.
Then, he says that Launcelot was the very support of his old age.
He even brings Launcelot's master a present.

All these things show us that Old Gobbo was fond of his son.

Hope it helps!

Answer 2

Answer:

Gobbo is fond of his son. When Launcelot tells him that his son is dead, Gobbo is shocked to hear it and laments that his son was his only support in his old age. Further Gobbo does not believe Launcelot’s confession till he mentions the name of his mother. When Launcelot tells him that he is his son, Gobbo, being blind, feels Launcelot’s face to ascertain that he is actually his son.