Measure For Measure

Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, written around 1604, that explores themes of sin, justice, and morality. The plot follows Duke Vincentio, who temporarily hands over control of Vienna to the corrupt Angelo, who enforces strict laws against premarital sex. When Claudio is sentenced to death for impregnating a woman before marriage, his sister Isabella, a novice nun, pleads for his life but is faced with a morally compromising proposition from Angelo. This play is notable for its complex examination of justice and virtue.