Merchant of Venice

Why is the listener addresed as a renowned prince

Act 2 , Scene 1
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The Prince of Morocco is being introduced in this scene. He is prideful, boastful, and basically full of himself. Portia calls him a "renowned Prince" as a courtesy with a touch of sarcasm.

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