Dramatis Personae
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The Duke of Venice
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The Prince of Morocco, suitor to Portia
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The Prince of Arragon, suitor to Portia
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Antonio, a merchant of Venice
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Bassanio, his friend, suitor likewise to Portia
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Salanio, friend to Antonio and Bassiano
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Salarino, friend to Antonio and Bassiano
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Gratiano, friend to Antonio and Bassiano
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Salerio, friend to Antonio and Bassiano
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Lorenzo, in love with Jessica
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Shylock, a rich Jew
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Tubal, a Jew, his friend
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Launcelot Gobbo, the clown, servant to Shylock
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Old Gobbo, father to Launcelot
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Leonardo, servant to Bassiano
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Balthasar, servant to Portia
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Stephano, servant to Portia
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Portia, a rich heiress
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Nerissa, her waiting-maid
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Jessica, daughter to Shylock
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Magnificoes of Venice, officers of the court of justice, gaoler, servants to Portia, and other attendants
Scene: Partly at Venice, and partly at Belmont, the seat of Portia, on the Continent.