The Merchant of Venice · Character
Prince of Morocco
A suitor who chooses the gold casket and fails.
minor
Also known as the Moor
First appearance: Scene I
Prince of Morocco shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Prince of Morocco is announced as a new suitor arriving that night, though Portia expresses reluctance about his complexion and character.
Prince of Morocco first appears in 0006 act ii scene i.
In Scene II: The Prince of Morocco is announced as a new suitor arriving that night, though Portia expresses reluctance about his complexion and character.
Later, in Scene I: A suitor who defends his complexion and boasts of his bravery, ready to choose a casket.
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- Trial and Belmont participants
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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