Plays

Serious and Comic Elements in Measure for Measure

Arrangement of Serious and Comic Elements in Measure for Measure

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Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare has variably been described as an allegory, a morality play, and a satire. However, perhaps, the most satisfactory label is a tragicomedy, aka a dark comedy, aka a bitter comedy. The arrangement of serious and comic elements in the play has made it an outstanding tragicomedy in a significant way.  Scaling Measure … Read more

Character of Isabella

The Character of Isabella in Measure for Measure

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To fully understand the character of Isabella, we need to know that Measure for Measure is one of Shakespeare’s problem plays. In one sense, it deserves a consideration to be a drama of ideas.  Isabella, the heroine of this play, is a problematic character because she displays conflicting moral and legal notions through her attitude to sin, … Read more