# Nerissa — The Merchant of Venice character guide

> Nerissa in The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0003-act-i-scene-ii

## Who they are

Portia's lady-in-waiting who disguises as a clerk and marries Gratiano.

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