William Shakespeare

Measure for Measure


Characters of the Play

Vicentio, Duke of Vienna.
Angelo, Lord Deputy in the Duke's absence.
Escalus, an ancient Lord, joined with Angelo in the deputation.
Claudio, a young Gentleman.
Lucio, a Fantastic.
Two other like Gentlemen.
Varrius, a Gentleman, Servant to the Duke.
Provost.
Thomas, friar.
Peter, friar.
A Justice.
Elbow, a simple Constable.
Froth, a foolish Gentleman.
Pompey, Tapster to Mistress Overdone.
Clown, Servant to Mistress Overdone.
Abhorson, an Executioner.
Barnardine, a dissolute Prisoner.

Isabella, Sister to Claudio.
Mariana, betrothed to Angelo.
Juliet, beloved by Claudio.
Francisca, a nun.
Mistress Overdone, a Bawd.

Lords, Gentlemen, Guards, Officers, and other Attendants.

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