Dec 28, 2009

The Merchant of Venice | List of Characters

Master List of Characters
Antonio—a merchant of Venice and intimate friend of Bassanio.

Salerio—friend to both Antonio and Bassanio.

Solanio—friend to both Antonio and Bassanio.

Bassanio—a young gentleman of Venice in financial difficulty; suitor to Portia and intimate friend of Antonio.

Lorenzo—friend of Bassanio and Antonio; Christian lover of the Jewish woman, Jessica.

Gratiano—friend of Bassanio and Antonio; joins Bassanio’s expedition to Belmont; romancer of Nerissa.

Portia—a wealthy heiress of Belmont; she...