The Duke Of Venice

(Duke:)

The Prince Of Morocco, The Prince Of Arragon

(Morocco),(Arragon) suitors 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. (Launcelot:)

Old Gobbo

father to Launcelot. (Gobbo:)

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, and other Attendants.

(Servant:)(Clerk:)

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