Question
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?
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?
Answers
Ms. Sue
Moors were North African Muslims.
Ms. Sue
http://www.grin.com/en/e-book/54071/the-moor-in-elizabethan-england-exoticism-in-othello