Measure For Measure by William Shakespeare
Set in Vienna, this play explores themes of justice, morality, and the complexities of human nature. The Duke, seeking to restore order, temporarily hands over power to the strict Angelo, who enforces harsh laws against immorality. When Claudio is sentenced to death for impregnating his fiancée, his sister Isabella, a novice nun, pleads for his life. Angelo, however, propositions her, revealing his hypocrisy. The Duke, disguised as a friar, orchestrates a plan to expose Angelo's corruption and restore justice. Through a series of dramatic twists, the play examines the balance between mercy and justice, ultimately leading to a resolution that questions the nature of authority and forgiveness.
- Published
- 1964
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-120
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Kısasa Kısas
- Measure for Measure
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