Question

Bring me the fairest creatures northword born,
Where Phoebus' fire scarce thaws the icicles,
And let us make inception 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 off our clime
Have loved it too: I would not change this hue,
Except to steal your thoughts, my gentle queen.
i) Where does this scene take place? Who are present in the scene? What explanation does Morocco give for his dark complexion?
ii) What qualities does a creature born in North have? Why?

iii) Who is Phoebus and what is meant by Phoebus fire? What test does
the speaker propose, to prove' whose blood is reddest'?
iv) What effect does the physical appearance of Morocco have on the brave
men and the prettiest women of his country?
v) On what condition is the speaker prepared to change his dark complexion?
vi) What idea do you get about the character of the Prince of Morocco from the
extract?

Answer 1

Can you imagine a world without merchants, where we are left to our own devices to acquire goods and services without middlemen? Sounds like a harsh place to be. The sale and trade of goods defines much of the development and history of the world.

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