Power

Question 1

POWER: Shows Isabella’s knowledge of the abuse of power

Answer 1

POWER: “It is excellent to have a giants strength; but it is tyrannous to use it like a giant”

Question 2

POWER: Angelo is reminding Isabella about his status, and how he can overpower her

Answer 2

POWER: “I, now the voice of the recorded law” - Angelo

Question 3

POWER: - Angelo is using his status and power to blackmail her (power abuse)
- he knows he can get away with it (reminding her of his flawless reputation)

Answer 3

POWER: “Who will believe thee, Isabel? My unsoiled name, th’austerness of my life […] my false o’erweighs your true.”
- Angelo

Question 4

POWER: This reveals the unfortunate truth in the world of Measure for Measure whereby power and authority often involves corruption.

Answer 4

POWER: “Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.” - Escalus