Act 1 Scene 1 Flashcards
How does this scene open Act 1 scene 1
It opens with the Duke of Vienna consulting Escalus (trusting his experience and putting him second in command) that he plans on handing over his power as he is going away to Lord Angelo.
When was the play written
1603-1604
How does Angelo react to being told this news?
He wishes for more of a test to be made but the duke disregards this as he is leaving soon.
Angelo quote revealing his doubt if he is capable of taking on this role:
“Let there be some more test made of my metal”
How does the Duke describe how they will ‘prepare’ Angelo?
”lent him our terror, dress him with our love, and given his deputation all the organs”
deputation=representative group
How Does the Duke describe himself as humble?
“I love the people, but do not like to stage me to their eyes”- sense of irony as he passes his role on to Angelo who also doesn’t like attention
Duke & Escalus speak about how virtuous Angelo is but how he is private - quote of Duke persuading Angelo
“Heaven doth with us as we with torches do, Not light them for themselves” - if his goodness is private it isn’t virtuous, metaphor of torch doesn’t light for itself but for others
2019 Royal Shakespeare company production
-opulent ball, fast paced music stops as the duke shouts for Escalus
-Escalus is played by a women
- dressed in suits
Angelo & Escalus speak of their uncertainty- Escalus quote
“A power I have but of what strength and nature I am not yet instructed “
2015 globe production
to emphasise the debautched state of Vienna there are brothels and prostitutes in the audience
How does Ecalous describe that Angelo is particularly fit for the job
“if any in Vienna be of worth to undergo such ample grace and honour, it is lord Angelo
