Act 4 Measure for Measure Flashcards
How does the bed trick unfold in Act 4, Scene 1?
Isabella agrees to the plan, and Mariana takes her place in the arranged meeting with Angelo. Angelo unknowingly sleeps with Mariana, thinking it is Isabella.
What theme is reinforced through the successful bed trick in Act 4?
The theme of deception and disguise is reinforced, as Angelo is deceived through the bed trick, and the Duke continues his manipulation from behind the scenes.
What order does Angelo give regarding Claudio after the bed trick in Act 4, Scene 2?
Despite his promise to spare Claudio’s life, Angelo orders Claudio’s execution to be carried out the next morning, fearing that his lustful actions may be exposed.
How does the Duke, still in disguise, plan to save Claudio from execution?
The Duke instructs the Provost to delay Claudio’s execution and to send the head of Barnardine, a long-imprisoned criminal, to Angelo instead.
Why does the plan to send Barnardine’s head to Angelo fail in Act 4, Scene 3?
Barnardine refuses to be executed, claiming he is not ready to die, and the Duke agrees, deciding not to force his execution.
Whose head is sent to Angelo instead of Claudio’s or Barnardine’s?
The Duke arranges for the head of Ragozine, a pirate who died in prison, to be sent to Angelo in place of Claudio’s.
What message does the Duke send to Angelo in Act 4, Scene 3?
The Duke, still in disguise, sends a letter to Angelo announcing that he will return to Vienna soon, setting up the final resolution.
What is Isabella told about her brother Claudio’s fate in Act 4, Scene 3?
The Duke (as Friar Lodowick) tells Isabella that Claudio has been executed, though he is secretly still alive
What role does Lucio play in Act 4, Scene 3?
Lucio continues to mock the Duke, speaking ill of him to the disguised Duke, not realizing that he is actually talking to the man he criticizes.
How does the Duke (as the friar) instruct Isabella to act when he returns in Act 4, Scene 3?
The Duke instructs Isabella to publicly accuse Angelo of his corrupt proposition when the Duke (in his official capacity) returns to Vienna.
What is the purpose of the Duke’s manipulation in Act 4?
The Duke’s goal is to expose Angelo’s hypocrisy and ensure justice is done without revealing his own involvement until the right moment.
What is Escalus’s reaction to the Duke’s impending return in Act 4, Scene 4?
Escalus expresses loyalty and looks forward to the Duke’s return, though Angelo is anxious about how his actions will be viewed.
What does Angelo confess privately in Act 4, Scene 4?
Angelo confesses that he is feeling guilty and uneasy about his actions, particularly his broken promise to spare Claudio and his lustful behavior toward Isabella.
How does the use of deception continue to play a significant role in Act 4?
Both the bed trick and the fake execution are examples of deception used by the Duke and others to manipulate events toward a just resolution without direct confrontation.
