The Duke in Measure for Measure
GPTKB entity
Properties (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Character
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| gptkbp:action |
Resolves conflicts
Imposes strict laws Restores order Tests his subjects |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:William_Shakespeare
|
| gptkbp:characteristics |
Cunning
Manipulative Benevolent Wise |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Angelo's_corruption
Isabella's_plea_for_justice |
| gptkbp:diedIn |
Measure for Measure
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Early 17th century
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Duke in Measure for Measure
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Theatrical performances
Shakespearean literature Modern interpretations of justice |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Desire for reform
Desire for personal redemption Desire to test virtue |
| gptkbp:notableQuote |
"I am a Duke, and I will be a Duke."
"I love the people, but do not like the people." "What’s done is done." "Let us be keen, and rather cut a little than fall and bruise to death." "The law hath not been dead, though it hath slept." |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Resolution of personal conflicts
Reconciliation of characters Restoration of social order |
| gptkbp:portrayedBy |
Various actors
|
| gptkbp:recognizes |
Friar Lodowick
|
| gptkbp:relationship |
Isabella
Angelo |
| gptkbp:resolution |
Marriage_proposal_to_Isabella
|
| gptkbp:role |
Ruler_of_Vienna
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Vienna
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
Authority
Justice Mercy |
| gptkbp:theme |
Justice
Mercy |