What does the Prince of Morocco say in defence of his complexion?

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Act 2 scene1

Asked by Nada M #429830 on 3/16/2015 3:51 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/16/2015 3:56 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/16/2015 3:56 PM

The Prince asks that his complexion not be held against him, as he was born and raised under the rays of the sun.

"Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadowed livery of the burnished sun..."

The Merchant of Venice