Question

Why does shakespeare use malapropisim in merchant of venice?

Answer 1

In this play, the clown Launcelot and his íather Gobbo are the two characters thxough whom Shakespeare makes clear his ability to produce a humorous effect on the reader by a very clever use of malapropism. Launcelot is a servant and a witty character.

Answer 2

Shakespeare uses malapropism in the merchant of Venice to achieve humor in his texts, he also uses malapropism to convey ideas on the nature of the character, in order to give us the clear image and personality of the character. He intentionally uses malapropism to convey information that he wants to reach us.

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