The Merchant of Venice
The Duke of Venice
The Prince of Morocco, suitor to Portia
The Prince of Arragon, suitor to Portia
Antonio, a merchant of Venice
Bassanio, his friend, suitor likewise to Portia
Salanio, Salarino, Gratiano, Salerio, friends to Antonio and Bassanio
Lorenzo, in love with Jessica
Shylock, a rich Jew
Tubal, a Jew, his friend
Launcelot Gobbo, the clown, servant to Shylock
Old Gobbo, father to Launcelot
Leonardo, servant to Bassanio
Balthasar, 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 to Portia
Scene: partly at Venice, and partly at Belmont, the seat of Portia, on the Continent
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