Gratiano

Gratiano is the character who never shuts up. He is a close friend of Bassanio and accompanies him to Belmont when he travels there to win Portia’s hand in marriage. He eventually marries Nerissa, and it is established from the start
of the play that he is a very jolly character who avidly enjoys celebration – almost to a fault. Bassanio considers not inviting him to come to Belmont as his abrasive and loud personality may not suit the inhabitants very well and therefore may hurt his chances of getting married to Portia. Gratiano is only allowed to attend when he promises to remain calm.