# Antonio — The Merchant of Venice character guide

> Antonio in The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Signior Antonio, the merchant

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

The melancholic merchant who signs Shylock's bond; saved by Portia's wit.

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