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054 The Problem(atic) Play: Measure for Measure (1604)
What price would you pay for your brother's life? Your life? Your body?
The Duke's left town, leaving the puritanical Angelo in charge. Suddenly, pre-marital intercourse will get you the death penalty. After a night with his girl, Claudio gets locked up, and he begs his sister Isabella to beg Angelo for mercy. Angelo says he will let Claudio go... if she gives Angelo her body! What will she do?
How does Shakespeare tackle this moral dilemna? Join Michael and Sophie to find out!
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