Character in The Merchant of Venice
Salanio ♂ male
56Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
3.1Last Scene
2.1%Of Play Dialogue
Salanio is a minor speaking role in The Merchant of Venice with 56 lines across 4 scenes between Acts 1 and 3.
“Believe me, sir, had I such venture forth,” — Salanio, Act 1, Scene 1.
Every scene where Salanio speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 11 | 3.5% |
| Act 2, Scene 4 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Act 2, Scene 8 | 21 | 38.2% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 20 | 16.8% |
Dialogue partners
Across 4 scenes, Salanio most frequently shares the stage with: Salarino (4 shared scenes), Servant (2 shared scenes), Gratiano (2 shared scenes), Lorenzo (2 shared scenes), Portia (1 shared scene).