Question

the merchant of Venice what does launcelot struggle show about the contemporary Christian practice

Answer 1

launcelot is debating whether he shld stay and continue 2 work 4 shylock or run away from his master. His conscience tells him 2 stay, but his desires tell him 2 go. launcelot's struggle illustrates the attitude of the Christians 2 work and responsibility at that time. He wld have believed that it was not the role of a servant 2 leave his master as they had been placed in their role by God .And thus characterized his thought of living as 'fiend' (devil)

Answer 2

Answer:

Here in the given play Launcelot symbolises The Contemporary practice of Christians . Here Launcelot before deciding whether he must leave Shylock service there are suggestions before him one of his own conscience and another the devil tempting to flee away from Shylock's service. i.e. all Christians before making a decision has an devil and goodness giving different suggestions.