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Extract 1
Morocco:
Bring me the fairest creature northward born,
Where Phoebus' fire scarce thaws the icicles,
And let us make incision for your love,
To prove whose blood is reddest, his or mine.
I tell thee, lady, this aspect of mine
Hath fear'd the valiant: by my love,
I swear The best-regarded virgins of our clime
Have loved it too: I would not change this hue,
Except to steal your thoughts, my gentle queen.
1. Where does this scene take place? Who is present in the scene? What explanation does Morocco give for his dark complexion?
1. The scene takes place in a room in Portia's house at Belmont. Prince of Morocco, his attendants, Portia and Nerissa are present in the scene. Morocco says that he got his dark complexion because of the Sun he was born and brought up in a country where the sun is very close to the earth.
2. What qualities does a creature born in the north have? Why?
2. People born in the North have fairer skin. This is because the sun rays are so faint in the north that they are hardly able to melt the Frost, snow, and icicles.
3. Who is Phoebus and what is meant by Phoebus’ fire? What test does the speaker propose, to prove ‘whose blood is reddest’?
3. Phoebus in Greek mythology is one of the names of the Sun God. Phoebus' fire means rays of the Sun. Morocco proposed that he should be matched with any fair skin men born in the North. They should cut their veins to see whose blood is redder. Red blood was considered to be a sign of courage.
4. What effect does the physical appearance of Morocco have on the brave men and the prettiest women of his country?
4. His appearance has frightened The bravest men in his country and Bare maidens of his country loved and admired his appearance.
5. On what condition is the speaker prepared to change his dark complexion? What idea do you get about the character of the price of Morocco from the extract?
5. The speaker is prepared to change his dark complexion only to win Portia's favor and affection. This showed that the prince of Morocco can do anything for Portia to win her. He is a warrior and self-assured man.