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Measure For Measure
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Essay Topics
Discuss how the title of the play is reflected in its themes and ideas. How does the idea of equal repayment or proportional consequences impact the characters in the play?
Discuss the role of women in Measure for Measure. How does Shakespeare portray the role of women in society and how does he portray the idea of marriage?
Analyze the role of soliloquies in this play. Why does Shakespeare need these characters to speak their inner thoughts to the audience rather than to another character? What do these soliloquies reveal about the gaps between private conduct and public perception?
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By William Shakespeare
