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How effective is Act 1 Scene 1 as an opening scene for Measure for Measure?
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How effective is Act 1 Scene 1 as an opening scene for Measure for Measure? The opening scene in a play is usually important in giving readers an initial impression of the entire play. I believe that act 1, scene 1 of Measure for Measure is effective as an opening scene to a large extent as it introduces some of the themes of the play and sets the stage for darker happenings. It also gives us the first impressions of the characters Duke Vincentio, Escalus and Angelo and acts as a precursor to other similar occurrences in later scenes. To be effective as an opening scene, the scene should have the key features, that is, the portrayal of the main characters, relationships and the main elements and themes of the plot. This is done through several different ways in the scene. Measure for Measure opens in a legalistic, austere...
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