Measure For Measure Act 1 Scene 1 Revision Notes

Measure for Measure

1604

The title: Measure for Measure

* What does the title suggest about the themes or narrative?

* Have you heard the term "measure for measure" before? Where does it come from?

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Act 1 scene 1

Read the Duke`s opening speech

* What is he saying?

* What are the Duke`s principal interests and concerns?

* Which words or phrases suggest possible themes and ideas to be developed?

* How might the Duke deliver these lines? tone of voice?

Read to line 24

* Why might the Duke appoint Angelo as his deputy and not Escalus?

* How does Escalus respond?

Read lines 27- 47

* Comment on the Duke`s attitude to Angelo - what does he say and how does he say it?

* What is Angelo`s response to the Duke`s commission?

Read to the end of the scene

* Why is he leaving?

* What might be suggested about the Duke`s character?

* Why don`t Escalus and Angelo ask questions?