# Salarino — The Merchant of Venice character guide

> Salarino in The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

A Venetian gentleman and friend of Antonio.

## Relationships

### [Antonio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_merchant_of_venice_se/characters/antonio)

_friendship_

Salarino is a close friend of Antonio, often seen with him in Venice and concerned for his welfare.

## In the story

### [Scene VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_merchant_of_venice_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-vi)

Accompanies Gratiano in waiting for Lorenzo.

### [Scene VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_merchant_of_venice_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-viii)

Reports Bassanio's departure, Shylock's outcry, and news of a shipwreck; recalls Antonio's emotional farewell to Bassanio.

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_merchant_of_venice_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-i)

Engages in banter with Salanio and Shylock about Antonio's losses and Jessica's elopement.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_merchant_of_venice_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-iii)

Comments on Shylock's stubbornness, calling him an 'impenetrable cur.'

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