Both of these plays "Henry V" and "The Merchant of Venice" delve into the complex world of
parent/
child relationships. In "Henry V" we see how the young king's actions are heavily influenced by the
Relationship with his
father and how his father's blood and legacy determine the path he will take. In "The Merchant of Venice" there are more contrasts in the relationships with affection between Lancelot and his father Old Gobbo, but the opposite with Jessica and her father Shylock. The writer shows how the parent/child relationship has dominated families for centuries, and Shakespeare's works help show the complexities of this nearly unavoidable family relationship.