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The story explores the consequences of unchecked authority through Angelo, the Duke's ambitious deputy in Vienna. Tasked with enforcing strict moral laws, Angelo's actions reveal his own hypocrisy and moral failings, mirroring the very criminals he seeks to punish. Shakespeare uses this scenario to delve into themes of judgment and human nature, presenting a humorous yet cynical examination of societal flaws that remain relevant across time.
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Measure for Measure, William Shakespeare
- Language
- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Measure for Measure
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Shakespeare
- Publisher
- Akasha Classics
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 148
- ISBN13
- 9781605125497
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- The story explores the consequences of unchecked authority through Angelo, the Duke's ambitious deputy in Vienna. Tasked with enforcing strict moral laws, Angelo's actions reveal his own hypocrisy and moral failings, mirroring the very criminals he seeks to punish. Shakespeare uses this scenario to delve into themes of judgment and human nature, presenting a humorous yet cynical examination of societal flaws that remain relevant across time.