Which Western literary stereotype did Ali Pasha personify?
The Wise Man
The Oriental Despot
The Noble Savage
The Mad King
Answer
Ali Pasha personified the Western literary stereotype of the Oriental Despot, a cruel and tyrannical ruler who uses his power to satisfy his own desires, with no regard for the well-being of his people.
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