critics on minor characters

Question 1

What does Patsy hall say about Pompey and Lucio.
‘In a world where situations are rarely what they seem, Pomey and Lucio are consistently faithful to their fallen natures.’

Answer 1

‘In a world where situations are rarely what they seem, Pomey and Lucio are consistently faithful to their fallen natures.’

Question 2

What does marian Cox say about Escalus?

Answer 2

‘Escalus, whose name suggests scales, is a weigher of words and therefore a man of worth!’

Question 3

What does Paul Cheetham say about Mariana at the end?

Answer 3

‘Mariana’s words express a profound truth about human nature and implicitly appeal for tolerance and mercy in the authorities’ treatment of the citizen’s peccadilloes.’

Question 4

What does Charney say about Lucio?

Answer 4

Lucio is the ultimate ‘truth-teller.’

Question 5

What does Patsy Hall say about Lucio being debauched?

Answer 5

‘Given the debauched nature of his character, it’s inevitable that Lucio is associated with the lower orders but, because he is also part of Claudio’s world, he becomes important in the main events as a messenger, a commentator and a catalyst.’