Ms. Gorham's ABCs of Teaching

Prince Morocco asks Portia to “mislike [him] not for [his] complexion / The shadowed livery of the burnished sun” (2.1.1-2). Although Morocco is referencing his darker skin color, the use of the word ‘livery’ connects Morocco’s complexion to Malvolio’s servants’ clothing, both of which constitute their outer appearance and identity. ................
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