The characters in
The Merchant of Venice

rich merchant

a very good friend

Antonio's best friend

in love with Portia

rich, clever and beautiful

in love with Bassanio

the heroine of the story

Portia's maid and friend

has a good sense of humour

in love with Gratiano

Bassanio's loyal friend

in love with Nerissa

successful moneylender

hates Antonio very much

Jessica's father

Shylock's daughter

hates living with her father

in love with Lorenzo

Shylock's servant

Jessica's servant and friend

in love with Jessica

Antonio and Bassanio's friend