# Doctor Bellario — The Merchant of Venice character guide

> Doctor Bellario in The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bellario

**First appearance:** 0019-act-iii-scene-iv

## Who they are

A learned lawyer who sends Portia his opinion and robes.

## Relationships

### [Portia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_merchant_of_venice_se/characters/portia)

_family_

Doctor Bellario is Portia's cousin, a learned lawyer who provides her with the legal disguise and advice for the trial.

### [Nerissa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_merchant_of_venice_se/characters/nerissa)

_professional_

Doctor Bellario corresponds with Nerissa to coordinate the legal disguise and letters for Portia's courtroom intervention.

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