Measure for Measure

A play about power, corruption, and justice. Duke Vincentio appoints Angelo to govern Vienna in his absence, but Angelo's strict laws lead to miscarriages of justice and personal struggles for the characters. Isabella seeks justice for her brother's wrongful imprisonment, while Claudio faces execution for his illicit love affair. The play raises questions about the balance of power and the nature of justice.

By William Shakespeare · First published 1603 · Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance · 17 chapters

Contents

• SCENE I
• SCENE I
• SCENE I
• SCENE I
• SCENE I
• SCENE II
• SCENE II
• SCENE II
• SCENE II
• SCENE III
• SCENE III
• SCENE III
• SCENE IV
• SCENE IV
• SCENE IV
• SCENE V
• SCENE VI

More by William Shakespeare

• Shakespeare's Sonnets (1609)
• The Tragedy of Macbeth (1606)
• The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet (1595)
• The Merchant of Venice (1596)
• The Tragedy of Othello (1603)
• Hamlet (1623)
• King Lear (1606)
• Antony and Cleopatra (1607)
• All works by William Shakespeare