Measure For Measure Part 3 - The Language
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Part 3 features actors’ renditions of two key scenes from the play between Isabella and Angelo, the seemingly virtuous but hypocritical governor, with commentary that tracks how the characters commit themselves in these scenes to integrity or evil.  Speeches and Performers: Isabella and Angelo, Act 2, “You’re welcome. What’s your will? ...” and “How now, fair maid? …” (Juliet Stevenson) Angelo, Act 2, “What’s this? What’s this? …” (Paterson Joseph) Claudio, Act 3, “Ay, but to die …” (Dame Harriet Walter)
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Published 07/28/22
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Published 07/28/22