The enduring works of William Shakespeare feature many famous and well loved characters. The descriptions of the characters in his plays paint clear pictures which enable the audience to fully appreciate the plots. The Characters range from comedic to tragic. Figures from history become 'alive' through the character drawings of William Shakespeare. Detailed below are the list of characters in The Merchant of Venice.
Characters in The Merchant of Venice
Nerissa
Portia
Leonardo
Lorenzo
Salarino
Stephano
Tubal
Shylock
Solanio
Launcelot
Bassanio
Balthasar
Antonio
Jessica
Gratiano
Gobbo
Characters of The Merchant of Venice the play by William Shakespeare
