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DRAMATIS PERSONÆ. - William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure [1623]

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (The Oxford Shakespeare), ed. with a glossary by W.J. Craig M.A. (Oxford University Press, 1916).

Part of: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (The Oxford Shakespeare)

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MEASURE FOR MEASURE

DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

VINCENTIO,the Duke.
ANGELO,Lord Deputy in the Duke’s absence.
ESCALUS,an Ancient Lord, joined with Angelo in the deputation.
CLAUDIO,a young Gentleman.
LUCIO,a Fantastic.
Two other like Gentlemen.
VARRIUS,a Gentleman attending on the Duke.
PROVOST.
THOMAS, }two Friars.
PETER, }
A Justice.
ELBOW,a simple Constable.
FROTH,a foolish Gentleman.
POMPEY,Tapster to Mistress Overdone.
ABHORSON,an Executioner.
BARNARDINE,a dissolute Prisoner.
ISABELLA,sister to Claudio.
MARIANA,betrothed to Angelo.
JULIET,beloved of Claudio.
FRANCISCA,a Nun.
MISTRESS OVERDONE,a Bawd.
Lords, Officers, Citizens, Boy, and Attendants.

Scene.—Vienna.