Summary of Measure for Measure and Characters

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Summary of Measure for Measure and Characters

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Summary of Measure for Measure and Characters

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Summary of Measure for Measure and Characters
The list of Measure for Measure characters provide a convenient introduction to the William Shakespeare play summary of Measure for Measure. The male and female characters bring the plot of the play to life. Not only do we remember the stories but we remember the people - we all have our favourite characters.

Characters in Measure for Measure

Lucio
Mariana
Isabella
Juliet
Mistress Overdone
Varrius
Duke Vincentio
Friar Peter
Pompey
Barnardine
Claudio
Abhorson
Angelo
Elbow
Francesca
Froth
Escalus
Friar Thomas

Summary of Measure for Measure
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The Summary of Measure for Measure
This drama is classified as a comedy play by William Shakespeare. However it is also referred to as a 'problem play', because it cannot be easily described as either a tragedy or comedy. The story of the plot centres on Angelo who has been empowered by the Duke of Vienna to rule his land, whilst he wanders about disguised as a friar to investigate the moral decay of his dukedom. Resorting to an old law against fornication to enforce his strict standards of morality, Angelo proceeds to condemn fornicators to death. One of these fornicators is Claudio , a young man who has had pre-marital sex with his fiancee. Claudio's sister Isabella pleads for her brother's life. Angelo's lust is aroused and he uses his power to blackmail Isabella into his bed. Fortunately the Duke overhears. Angelo ends up in the bed of Mariana , a woman from his undisclosed past. Claudio is allowed to live happily ever after with his fiancee, and the virtuous Isabella ends up the Duke of Vienna's bride.

Summary of Measure for Measure and Characters
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