Character in The Merchant of Venice
Gratiano ♂ male
175Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.1Last Scene
6.6%Of Play Dialogue
Gratiano is the #6 role by line count in The Merchant of Venice — 175 lines (6.6% of the play) across 8 scenes between Acts 1 and 5.
Gratiano enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “You look not well, Signior Antonio;”
Dialogue partners
Across 8 scenes, Gratiano most frequently shares the stage with: Nerissa (5 shared scenes), Lorenzo (5 shared scenes), Bassanio (5 shared scenes), Portia (5 shared scenes), Antonio (4 shared scenes).
Every scene where Gratiano speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 34 | 10.7% |
| Act 2, Scene 2 | 17 | 8.5% |
| Act 2, Scene 4 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Act 2, Scene 6 | 20 | 28.6% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 29 | 8.6% |
| Act 4, Scene 1 | 33 | 7.0% |
| Act 4, Scene 2 | 5 | 22.7% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 34 | 10.4% |
Quick facts
Where does Gratiano rank in The Merchant of Venice’s cast?
#6 by line count, with 175 lines across Acts 1 to 5.
Who does Gratiano speak with most often?
Nerissa — 5 shared scenes.