William shakespeares the merchant of venice characters

Shylock
Portia
Bassanio
Antonio
Gratiano

1. William Shakespeare’s “Merchant Of Venice” Characters By Ms. R. Vedha, Assistant Professor Of English, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur

2. Shylock – The Villain and a Jew Portia – The Protagonist and Lover of Bassanio Bassanio – Close friend of Antonio and Gratiano and also the lover of Portia Antonio – The hero/ The Merchant of Venice Gratiano – Friend of Bassanio and Lover of Nerissa Launcelot Gobbo – Who first serve to Shylock and then to Bassanio and also the close friend of Jessica

3. Salarino – Friend of Antonio Solanio - Friend of Antonio Salerio - Friend of Antonio Nerissa – Maid Of Portia and Lover of Gratiano Duke Of Venice Prince Of Morocco – Suitor of Portia Lorenzo – Friend of Bassanio and Gratiano and also the lover of Jessica

4. Tubal – Friend of Shylock a Jew Jessica – Daughter Of Shylock and lover of Lorenzo, She is also a Jew Balthazar – As Portia Disguised The Prince Of Arragon – Suitor of Portia Dr. Bellario – Who helped Portia to win