Sunday, March 4, 2012

Who are the main characters in the Merchant of Venice?

The major characters in The Merchant of Venice are:

Shylock - A Jewish moneylender in Venice.

Portia - A wealthy heiress from Belmont.

Antonio - The merchant whose love for his friend Bassanio prompts him to sign Shylock’s contract and almost lose his life.

 

Bassanio - A gentleman of Venice, and a kinsman and dear friend to Antonio.

 

Graziano - A friend of Bassanio’s who accompanies him to Belmont.

 

Jessica - Shylock’s daughter, Jessica hates life in her father’s house, and elopes with the young Christian gentleman, Lorenzo.

Lorenzo - A friend of Bassanio and Antonio, Lorenzo is in love with Shylock’s daughter, Jessica.

 

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