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In the merchant of venice act 2 scene 1:
Look at the language he uses in ll.1-12 and 22-38. How does the imagery in his speech reflect the Elizabethan perception of Moors?

What the heck does that mean? What is Moors?
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Ms. Sue
Moors were North African Muslims.

9 years ago
Ms. Sue
http://www.grin.com/en/e-book/54071/the-moor-in-elizabethan-england-exoticism-in-othello
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