William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice


Characters of the Play

The Duke of Venice. The Prince of Arragon and The Prince of Morocco, suitors to Portia. Antonio, a merchant. Bassanio, his friend. Salanio, Salarino, and Gratiano, friends to Antonio and Bassanio. Lorenzo, in love with Jessica. Shylock, a rich Jew.

Tubal, a Jew, his friend. Launcelot Gobbo, a clown, servant to Shylock. Old Gobbo, father to Launcelot. Leonardo, servant to Bassanio. Balthasar and Stephano, servants to Portia.

Portia, a rich heiress. Nerissa, her waiting-maid. Jessica, daughter to Shylock.

Magnificoes of Venice, Officers of the Court of Justice, Gaoler, Servants, and other Attendants.

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