Characters The Merchant Of Venice Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Bassanio
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A young venetian nobleman who borrows money to woo portia
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Antonio
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The merchant of Venice, Bassanio’s close friend, who borrows money from shylock
3
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Portia
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A wealthy heiress with a sharp mind, the heroine of the play
4
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Shylock
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A jewish moneylender who lends money to antonio with a bond requiring a pound of flesh as collateral
5
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Jessica
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Shylock’s daughter who elopes with lorenzo
6
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Lorenzo
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A friend of Bassanio and Antonio, who elopes with jessica
7
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Gratiano
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A friend of Bassanio, known for his talkative and lively nature
8
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Nerissa
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Portia’s witty and loyal lady in waiting
