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 Measure for MeasureWilliam ShakespeareIn William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, before leaving on a journey, Viennese duke Vincentio deputizes Angelo. Eager to make his power felt, Angelo arrests Claudio and sentences him to death. Isabella, Claudio's virtuous sister, pleads for his life. Angelo agrees to release Claudio only if Isabella goes to bed with him; she refuses. Vincentio, disguised as a friar, devises a complex scheme that saves Claudio and humbles Angelo. Measure for Measure is Shakespeare at his comic best. Search this CliffsNote
Play SummaryWilliam Shakespeare BiographyAbout Measure for MeasureSummary, Analysis, and Original Text by ActAct IAct IIAct IIIAct IVAct VCharacter ListCharacter AnalysisIsabellaAngeloThe DukeLucioEscalusClaudioCritical EssaysForm in Measure for MeasureSubplot in Measure for MeasureThe Substitute Bed Partner in Measure for MeasureTitle of Measure for MeasureThemes in Measure for MeasureRelationship to Shakespeare's Other PlaysStudy and Homework HelpFamous Quotes from Measure for MeasureFilm Versions of Measure for MeasureQuiz
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