Dramatis Personae Measure for Measure

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  • Vincentio, the Duke

  • Angelo, deputy

  • Escalus, an ancient lord

  • Claudio, a young gentleman

  • Lucio, a fantastic

  • Two other gentlemen

  • Provost

  • Thomas, a friar

  • Peter, a friar

  • A justice

  • Varrius

  • Elbow, a simple constable

  • Froth, a foolish gentleman

  • Pompey, servant 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.

 

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