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Launcelot Gobbo, a servant of Shylock, is struggling between running away from his master. A part of him which he calls "The Fiend" wants to leave while his conscience reminds him of his honest nature and urges him to stay. Although Launcelot has no reason to leave, he seems troubled by the fact that his master is Jewish, or, as he puts it, “a kind of devil”.
In Act 2, Scene 2, Launcelot confesses to his father that he is leaving Shylock’s employment in the hopes of serving Bassanio. Later in that scene, Bassanio accepts Launcelot's offer.
In Act 2, Scene 2, Launcelot confesses to his father that he is leaving Shylock’s employment in the hopes of serving Bassanio. Later in that scene, Bassanio accepts Launcelot's offer.
Later in the following scene, Shylock’s daughter Jessica bids good-bye to Launcelot. She tells him to meet with her father to make his departure more bearable. Jessica gives Launcelot a letter to carry to Bassanio’s friend Lorenzo and Launcelot leaves, almost too sad for him to say good-bye.
In Act 2, Scene 4, Launcelot to return to Shylock’s house in order to assure Jessica that Lorenzo will not let her down. Launcelot departs and later, Lorenzo orders his friends to prepare for the night’s festivities.
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