Measure for Measure – Act2 Sc4
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Angelo, Isabella duologue: Isabella pleads with Angelo, the strict deputy of Vienna, to spare her brother Claudio’s life, who is sentenced to death for fornication. However, Angelo, struck by Isabella’s beauty and virtue, propositions her with a morally challenging dilemma: he will free Claudio in exchange for her virginity. The exchange exposes Angelo’s hypocrisy and Isabella’s moral quandary.
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Dive into the intense world of Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' with this powerful Angelo and Isabella duologue. Whether you're an actor seeking a challenging scene or a director looking for compelling audition material, this scene captures a tense confrontation between lust and virtue.
Setting: A room in Angelo's house.
Characters: Angelo, the moralistic deputy, and Isabella, the virtuous novice nun.
Context: Isabella pleads for her brother's life, leading to unexpected propositions and moral dilemmas.
Measure for Measure - William Shakespeare - Angelo, Isabella duologue Act2 Sc4