Measure For Measure

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The darkest of Shakespeare’s comedies, Measure For Measure is usually considered a problem play, which basically means that it asks more questions than it answers. 

The structure is simple enough. Poor old Angelo is left in charge of an anarchic Vienna, whilst the Duke pretends that he has work overseas. Instead, he uses the opportunity to spy on his diligent though misguided deputy, waits for a mistake, then reappears to make Angelo a convenient scapegoat for Vienna’s woes. 

A stitch-up, or just judicial authority? No wonder politicians of all parties quote Shakespeare to justify their dark deeds...

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