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''The Merchant of Venice'' is a play by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in 16th-century Venice must default on a large loan provided by an abused Jewish moneylender. It is believed to have been written between 1596 and 1598. Though classified as a comedy in the First Folio and sharing certain aspects with Shakespeare's other romantic comedies, the play is perhaps most remembered for its dramatic scenes, and is best known for Shylock and the famous "Hath not a Jew eyes?" speech. Also notable is Portia's speech about "the quality of mercy". == Characters == * Antonio – a merchant of Venice in melancholic mood * Bassanio – Antonio's friend; suitor to Portia * Gratiano, Salanio, Salerio, Salarino – friends of Antonio and Bassanio * Lorenzo – friend of Antonio and Bassanio, in love with Jessica, husband of Jessica * Portia – a rich heiress, Bassanio's wife * Nerissa – Portia's waiting maid – in love with Gratiano, Gratiano's wife * Balthazar – Portia's servant, who Portia later disguises herself as * Stephano – Nerissa's disguise as Balthazar's law clerk. * Shylock – a rich Jew, moneylender, father of Jessica * Jessica – daughter of Shylock, Lorenzo's wife * Tubal – a Jew; Shylock's friend * Launcelot Gobbo – a former servant to Shylock, a servant to Bassanio * Old Gobbo – father of Launcelot * Leonardo – slave to Bassanio * Duke of Venice – authority who presides over the case of Shylock's bond * Prince of Morocco – suitor to Portia * Prince of Arragon – suitor to Portia * Magnificoes of Venice, officers of the Court of Justice, gaoler, servants to Portia, and other attendants 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Merchant of Venice」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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