Plot Summary (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Setting of Measure for Measure
Setting of Measure for Measure
Vienna
Duke Vincentio's disguise in the play
Duke Vincentio's disguise in the play
A friar
Angelo's known character trait
Angelo's known character trait
Strict moral standards
Why Claudio is arrested
Why Claudio is arrested
Impregnating Juliet before marriage
Angelo's demand to spare Claudio
Angelo's demand to spare Claudio
Isabella's virginity
Mariana's relationship to Angelo
Mariana's relationship to Angelo
Former betrothed, abandoned when dowry lost
The 'bed trick' plan
The 'bed trick' plan
Mariana substitutes for Isabella with Angelo
Angelo's betrayal after bed trick
Angelo's betrayal after bed trick
Still orders Claudio's execution
Isabella's plea in Act V
Isabella's plea in Act V
For Angelo's mercy/pardon
Isabella's reply to Duke's proposal
Isabella's reply to Duke's proposal
Not indicated in text