Memory Game Merchant Of Venice CostumesOnline version Costumes were very important during the Renaissance as they defined status and wealth. by Matt Paterson ~Antonio~ A beloved merchant in Venice ~Bassanio~ A gentleman of Venice and friend of Antonio's ~Shylock~ A Jewish Usurer in Venice ~Jessica~ Shylock’s daughter and Lorenzo's wife ~Duke of Venice~ The ruler of Venice, who presides over Antonio’s trial ~Prince of Arragon~ An arrogant Spanish nobleman ~Portia~ A wealthy heiress from Belmont ~Launcelot~ Bassanio's comical servant ~Nerissa~ Portia’s lady-in-waiting and confidante ~Salarino~ A Venetian gentleman, and friend to Antonio, Bassanio, and Lorenzo