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"Explore Shakespeare's portrayal of The Duke and Angelo and the consequent nature of their relationship in the play Measure for Measure."
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Hannah Suthren 12 BJW Mr Lewton "Explore Shakespeare's portrayal of The Duke and Angelo and the consequent nature of their relationship in the play Measure for Measure." Shakespeare's play "Measure for Measure" explores the complicated relationship of justice and the law (not necessarily the same thing) in early Seventeenth Century Vienna. The characters Angelo and the Duke Vincentio are the mainstays of the plot. Their relationship has three main stages in the play. At the beginning, they have similar aspirations for the state, and both have the power to change it. However, as the play moves on Angelo becomes corrupted and the Duke now works against him rather than with him. He endeavours to defeat Angelo in order to save Claudio and change Angelo himself. At this stage, they have different views, ideas and aspirations for the future. It's only at the end of Act Five they are together in forgiveness...
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