... Tempest 1612-1613 Henry VIII2. His "the Merchant of Venice& quot;2.1. The place of the play in Shakespeare' s careerThe Merchant of Venice has a special place in Shakespeare's ... characters in the play-The Duke of Venice - The Prince of Morocco (suitor to Portia )- The Prince of Arragon ( suitor to Portia )- Antonio , a merchant of Venice - Bassanio , his friend , ... Shylock 17- Magnificoes of Venice, officers of the court of justice, Gaoler, musicians,servants and other attendants .2.4. The story of the play Antonio , a rich merchant , is sad without...