Merchant of Venice

Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 1

1. why does the prince of morocco begin by saying "mislike me not for my complexion, The shadowed livery of the burnished sun"?(1-2) 2. who were the moors? 3. why does he ask for them to"make incision for your love/to prove whose blood is reddest."?(6) 4. what is Portia's reaction concerning his statement?

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The Prince of Morocco is dark skinned, and in context, he is requesting that Portia see beyond his skin color.

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