Wealthy heiress of Belmont who marries Bassanio after he chooses the correct lead casket. Disguises herself as a young lawyer to save Antonio in court, successfully outmaneuvers Shylock with a legal technicality, and later reveals her identity to her husband.
Romantically linked couple united through the casket trial and marriage.
Indirect protector who uses legal cunning to rescue Antonio from execution.
Socially connected through the Venetian court events and Belmont reunion.
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