The Merchant of Venice · Character
Tubal
A Jewish friend of Shylock who reports Jessica's spending.
minor
Also known as good Tubal
First appearance: Scene I
Tubal shows up with force in Scene I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Reports Jessica's spending in Genoa and confirms Antonio's shipping losses.
Tubal first appears in 0016 act iii scene i.
In Scene I: Reports Jessica's spending in Genoa and confirms Antonio's shipping losses.
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