# Launcelot Gobbo — The Merchant of Venice character guide

> Launcelot Gobbo in The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** young Master Launcelot, honest Launcelot

**First appearance:** 0007-act-ii-scene-ii

## Who they are

Shylock's clownish servant who leaves to serve Bassanio.

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