Act 1, Scene 3 Flashcards
1
Q
“And liberty plucks justice by the nose”
A
Freedom overrules justice; the law is made a mockery of
Duke Vincentio –> Friar Thomas
2
Q
“The baby beats the nurse, and quite athwart/ Goes all decorum”
A
Odd image’ it’s the reversal of roles; authority is being belittled
Duke Vincentio –> Friar Thomas
3
Q
“A man of stricture and firm abstinanance”
A
Angelo’s image
Duke Vincentio –> Friar Thomas
4
Q
“Like an overgrown lion…that goes not out to prey”
A
Simile for the uselessness of the law
Duke Vincentio –> Friar Thomas
