Measure for Measure

Question 1

Key quote in relation to power and leadership.
Duke from act 1 scene 1

And what is the quote from critic Lawrence that relates to it

Answer 1

I love the the people but do not like to stage me to their eyes

“He is a stage Duke”

Question 2

In relation to the theme of justice and power, what is the Angelou quote from act two scene one?

And what technique is used in such?

Answer 2

We must not make a scarecrow of the law

It is a metaphor

Question 3

In relation to the theme of justice and power, what is the key quote from from act one scene three from the Duke

Answer 3

The baby beats the nurse

Question 4

Key critic quotes– York Notes Emma Smith on the Duke

Answer 4

Machiavellian political manipulater who’s out for himself

Question 5

Samuel Johnson quote on Angelo and power/corruption

Answer 5

Every reader feels some indignation when Angelo is spared

Question 6

Isabella quote linked to mercy and religion, from act 2 scene 2

Answer 6

Mercy then will breathe within your lips

Question 7

Barnadine quote related to religion from act 4 scene 3

Answer 7

I have been drinking all night, I am not fitted for it

Question 8

Lucio quote on the Duke, relates to theme of seeming. Act 4 scene 3

Answer 8

The fantastical duke of dark corners

Question 9

Angelo quote on seeming. Act 2 scene 4

Answer 9

Let’s write ‘Good Angel’ on the Devil’s horn

Question 10

Isabella quote on seeming, act 2 scene 4

Answer 10

Seeming, seeming

Question 11

Elbow quote from Act 2 scene one. Linked to comedy

Answer 11

My name is Elbow, i do lean upon justice, sir

Question 12

Barnadine quote links to comedy as well as showing a mockery of the justice system, from act 4 scene 3

Answer 12

I swear i will not die today

Question 13

Lucio’s views on marriage, act 5 scene one

Answer 13

This may prove worse than hanging

Question 14

Pompey quote related to sexuality and crime, from act one scene 2. Reveals Angelo’s policy

Answer 14

All houses in the suburb of Vienna must be plucked down

Question 15

Pompey quote from act 2 scene 2, related to crime

Answer 15

Truly, Sir, 1 am a poor fellow that would live”

Question 16

Angelo quote related to sexuality, request to Isabella

Answer 16

“Give up your body to such sweet uncleanliness”

Question 17

Angelo quote and request to Isabella, act 2 scene 4

Answer 17

You must give up the treasures of your body

Question 18

Duke quote related to Patriarchy from act 5

Answer 18

“Why, you are nothing then, neither maid, widow nor wife?”

Question 19

Duke quote related to Measure For Measure/Problem Play. Act 5

Answer 19

An Angelo for Claudio, death for death

Question 20

Quote related to Duke and Isabella that highlights the play as a problem play. Act 5

Answer 20

for your lovely sake, give me your hand and say you will be mine

Question 21

Quotes related to measure for measure and problem play genre, both quotes related to Angelo and his possible death. From act 5

Answer 21

“I crave death more willingly than mercy”

“Let him not die”