Measure for Measure 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? English LiteratureShakespeare UniversityNone Created by: Olivia Grace MatthewsCreated on: 31-05-16 20:40 Measure for Measure - Gender Theme 3 females have speaking roles, a prostitute who runs a brothel, a want to be nun, and a woman who is jilted for not having a big enough wedding dowry Shakespeare creates limited roles for these women, prompting the audience to think about their role in society Each is a victim of patriarchal authority Angelo's behaviour towards Isabella and Mariana says something about gender and power Lucio objects to marrying the mother of his child 1 of 3 Measure for Measure - Marriage Theme Marriage in measure for measure doesn't necessarily bring about a happily ever after For many, characters marriage is a form of punishment For other characters it is a fate worse than torture or death Is marriage the means to a happy ending? 2 of 3 Measure for Measure - Lies and Deceit Theme Duke disguises himself as a friar to spy Angelo passes himself as a moral and upright judge Mariana replaces Isabella in the bed trick Duke is passing himself off as a friar for good intentions 3 of 3
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