To what condition of the city are we introduced? What may we suppose to have caused the state it is in? What characters give us clues to this condition?
17.
What circumstances in the situation between Claudio and his betrothed make it unjust to visit upon him the ex- tremity of the new rigor?
18.
In what does Claudio place his only hope of re- prieve?
ACT II
19.
What characterizes the bearing of Isabella before Angelo?
20.
Do any lines of Angelo's imply that his own pride in his austerity caused a self deception in him, more than hypocrisy, at first?
21.
What are his reflections immediately before the sec- ond coming of Isabella? What do they show of his state of mind?
22.
How does Isabella receive his advances ?
23.
Of what is she confident with regard to her brother's view of the case?
24.
What aspects of the situation does the Duke learn from Juliet, when he is in the prison disguised as a Friar?
ACT III
25.
What is striking and beautiful in the Duke's dis- course to Claudio in the prison when he affects to persuade him to be ready for death?
26.
Does the Duke's desire to overhear the conversation between Isabella and Claudio emphasize his suspicion of Angelo?
27.
Describe the scene between Isabella and Claudio. How does it express the spirit of each? What temporary
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Publication Information: Book Title: Measure for Measure. Contributors: William Shakespeare - author. Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls. Place of Publication: New York. Publication Year: 1909. Page Number: 149.
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