Question

Read the given extract and answer the quesuon
Therefore, I pray you, lead me to the caskets
To try my fortune. By this scimitar,
That slew the Sopy and a Persian prince
That won three fields of Sultan Solyman,
I would outstare the stemest eyes that look,
Outbrave the heart most daring on the earth,
Pluck the young sucking cubs from the she-bear,
Yea, mock the lion when he roars for prey.
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To win thee, lady. But, alas the while!
If Hercules and Lichas play at the dice
Which is the better man, the greater throw
May turn by fortune from the weaker hand
So Alcides beaten by this page,
And so may 1, blind Fortune leading me,
Miss that which one unworthier may attain
And die with grieving
a. When are these lines spoken by the Prince of Morocco? What has Portia assured him earlier?
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b.Why does Morocco wish to be led to the caskets? [2]
c. What does this speech tell you about the heroic exploits of Morocco? [2]
d. Who were Alcides and Lichas? [2]​

Answer 1

Answer:

a. He says that he will stare most defiantly into the most bold eyes,

challenge the most daring man on earth,

snatch the young sucking cubs frosm the mother-bear

and also challenge the hungry lion roaring for its prey, to win her.

b. so that he could try his luck of winning Portia's for marriage.

c. The Prince of Morocco is very boastful.

d. Hercules was also known as Alcides who was a renowned warrior and Lichas was his servant.

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