Question

IN MERCHANT OF VENICE ACT 2 SCENE 2 WHY DOES LAUNCELOT TRY TO CONFUSE HIS FATHER. WHETHER IS FOR FUN OR NOT EXPLAIN BRIEFLY

Answer 1

Launcelot is shown conf his father to create a comic relief in the play

Answer 2

Yes,it was just a fun act. He(Launcelot)was like a bit angry and disappointed towards his father because he had left him in the job of the Jew(Shylock)when he was a young boy.He did not have any intention to hurt his father but just an act for fun. ;')