The Merchant of Venice

2. The melancholic merchant who risks a pound of flesh for his best friend.
4. The messenger who delivers letters and news between Venice and Belmont.
6. The daughter who runs away with her father’s money and converts for love.
9. The proud nobleman who chooses silver because he believes he “deserves” Portia.
10. The assistant in the courtroom who helps with legal matters.
11. The suitor who chooses wisely and wins the lead casket.
14. The Christian gentleman who elopes with Jessica.
15. Shylock’s friend who brings news of Jessica and Antonio’s losses.
18. The servant who announces Portia’s return to Belmont.
19. Bassanio’s servant who helps prepare for the journey to Belmont.
20. The talkative friend who mocks Shylock in court and marries Nerissa.
21. One of Antonio’s friends who spreads news about shipwrecks.

1. The ruler who presides over the dramatic courtroom trial.
3. The nearly blind father searching for his son.
5. The comic servant who leaves Shylock for Bassanio.
7. Portia’s loyal companion who also disguises herself during the trial.
8. The suitor who chooses gold and values outward appearance.
11. The servant sent ahead by Portia to assist with her courtroom disguise.
12. The wealthy heiress who disguises herself as a lawyer and delivers the “quality of mercy” speech.
13. The officer who guards Antonio before the trial.
16. The moneylender who demands justice according to the letter of the law.
17. The authority figure who carries out legal commands in Venice.
21. A companion of Solanio who discusses Antonio’s sadness.