Measure for Measure Flashcards
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
I love the the people but do not like to stage me to their eyes
“He is a stage Duke”
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?
We must not make a scarecrow of the law
It is a metaphor
In relation to the theme of justice and power, what is the key quote from from act one scene three from the Duke
The baby beats the nurse
Key critic quotes– York Notes Emma Smith on the Duke
Machiavellian political manipulater who’s out for himself
Samuel Johnson quote on Angelo and power/corruption
Every reader feels some indignation when Angelo is spared
Isabella quote linked to mercy and religion, from act 2 scene 2
Mercy then will breathe within your lips
Barnadine quote related to religion from act 4 scene 3
I have been drinking all night, I am not fitted for it
Lucio quote on the Duke, relates to theme of seeming. Act 4 scene 3
The fantastical duke of dark corners
Angelo quote on seeming. Act 2 scene 4
Let’s write ‘Good Angel’ on the Devil’s horn
Isabella quote on seeming, act 2 scene 4
Seeming, seeming
Elbow quote from Act 2 scene one. Linked to comedy
My name is Elbow, i do lean upon justice, sir
Barnadine quote links to comedy as well as showing a mockery of the justice system, from act 4 scene 3
I swear i will not die today
Lucio’s views on marriage, act 5 scene one
This may prove worse than hanging
Pompey quote related to sexuality and crime, from act one scene 2. Reveals Angelo’s policy
All houses in the suburb of Vienna must be plucked down
Pompey quote from act 2 scene 2, related to crime
Truly, Sir, 1 am a poor fellow that would live”
Angelo quote related to sexuality, request to Isabella
“Give up your body to such sweet uncleanliness”
Angelo quote and request to Isabella, act 2 scene 4
You must give up the treasures of your body
Duke quote related to Patriarchy from act 5
“Why, you are nothing then, neither maid, widow nor wife?”
Duke quote related to Measure For Measure/Problem Play. Act 5
An Angelo for Claudio, death for death
Quote related to Duke and Isabella that highlights the play as a problem play. Act 5
for your lovely sake, give me your hand and say you will be mine
Quotes related to measure for measure and problem play genre, both quotes related to Angelo and his possible death. From act 5
“I crave death more willingly than mercy”
“Let him not die”
