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Discuss Shakespeare's dramatic presentations of the Duke in Act I of 'Measure for Measure'. What do you find to be interesting and / or problematic about his character?
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Discuss Shakespeare's dramatic presentations of the Duke in Act I of 'Measure for Measure'. What do you find to be interesting and / or problematic about his character? Shakespeare presents the Duke in "Measure for Measure" as an authorative figure, as he is highly respected and referred to as "my Lord". In the first instance, we get the impression that the Duke is portrayed to be a public body. He seems very connected to his people and comes across as a very superior leader to them. He is generally aware of the situation of his city the fact that he mentions " Of government the properties to unfold Would seem in me t'affect speech and discourse" Act I Scene I These are one of the Dukes very first words in the play; his speech gives us an impression of the plays central theme, which has to do with "government, properties, and speeches"....
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