Measure For Measure - Characters

Characters

  • The Duke, Vincentio, also appears disguised as Friar Lodowick.
  • Isabella, a novice nun.
  • Claudio, Isabella's brother.
  • Angelo, rules in the Duke's absence.
  • Escalus, an ancient lord.
  • Lucio, a debauched lord.
  • Mary, Angelo's former fiance.
  • Mistress Overdone, a prostitute who runs a brothel.
  • Friar Thomas, a Franciscan monk.
  • Pompey, a bawd and "tapster" (pimp/bartender) who works for Mistress Overdone.
  • The Provost runs the prison, and is responsible for carrying out all of Angelo's orders.
  • Elbow, a simple constable.
  • Froth, a gentleman of fourscore pound a year.
  • Barnardine, a dissolute prisoner.
  • Juliet, Claudio's lover/unofficial bride, pregnant with his child.
  • Justice, a friend of Escalus.
  • Varrius, a friend of the Duke.
  • Francisca, a nun.
  • Abhorson, an executioner.
  • Friar Peter, another monk.
  • Two gentlemen, friends to Lucio

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