Question

(i)
Why does Launcelot use high-sounding words in his conversation with Gobbo
What does Shakespeare want to convey to the audience in this context about
the habit of some people in his time? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Launcelot uses high-sounding words in his conversation with Gobbo to impress him that he possesses classical learning and is a gentleman. Shakespeare wants to convey to the audience that habit of some vain people of his time who pretended to be what were not.