Character in The Merchant of Venice
Lorenzo ♂ male
179Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.1Last Scene
6.7%Of Play Dialogue
Lorenzo is the #5 role by line count in The Merchant of Venice — 179 lines (6.7% of the play) across 7 scenes between Acts 1 and 5.
Lorenzo enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “My Lord Bassanio, since you have found Antonio,”
Dialogue partners
Across 7 scenes, Lorenzo most frequently shares the stage with: Jessica (5 shared scenes), Gratiano (5 shared scenes), Portia (4 shared scenes), Nerissa (4 shared scenes), Antonio (3 shared scenes).
Every scene where Lorenzo speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 6 | 1.9% |
| Act 2, Scene 4 | 28 | 66.7% |
| Act 2, Scene 6 | 21 | 30.0% |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 5 | 1.5% |
| Act 3, Scene 4 | 12 | 13.8% |
| Act 3, Scene 5 | 31 | 36.0% |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 76 | 23.3% |
Quick facts
Where does Lorenzo rank in The Merchant of Venice’s cast?
#5 by line count, with 179 lines across Acts 1 to 5.
Who does Lorenzo speak with most often?
Jessica — 5 shared scenes.