The characters in this play are grouped into those from Venice ... Antonio (the merchant of the title), Bassanio, and Shylock, the Jewish money lender are all based in this city. Portia and ...

Portia enters with Bassanio and a few others. Before Portia's father passed away, he created a challenge for any potential suitor for Portia's hand in mariage. A suitor must pick one of three ...