act 1 Flashcards
(12 cards)
how does the Duke describe the power transaction
I have deliver’d to Lord Angelo,
A man of structure and firm abstinence,
My absolute power and place here in Vienna,
act 1, scene 3
how does the Duke describe the state of the law over the years
We have strict statutes and most biting laws.
Which for this nineteen years we have let slip;
Even like an o’ergrown lion in a cave,
That goes not out to prey.
act 1, scene 3
how does the duke describe the state of the decrees
our decrees dead to infliction; they themselves are dead
more mocked than feared
act 1, scene 3
how does the duke predict Angelo’s cold approach to ruling
scarce confess that his blood does flow, or that his appetite is more bread than stone
hence we shall see, if POWER CHANGES PURPOSE, what our seemers be
act 1, scene 3
how does Lucio describe Angelo’s new authority in Vienna
Upon his place,
And with full line of his authority,
Governs Lord Angelo; a man whose blood
Is very snow-broth; one who never feels
The wanton stings and motions of the sense,
act 1, scene 4
how does Isabella instantly display her virtue
and have you nuns no farther privileges
i speak not of desiring more, but rather wishing a more strict restraint
act 1, scene 4
how does Lucio convince Isabella she can persuade Angelo
go to lord angelo
when maidens sue
Men give like gods;
but when they weep and kneel,
All their petitions are as freely theirs
act 1, scene 4
how does Lucio say to Isabella that she could have power over Angelo
the grace by your fair prayer
To soften Angelo:
Assay the power you have
go to lord angelo
act 1, scene 4
Lucio on doubts
our doubts are like traitors
and make us lose the good we might win
by fearing to attempt
act 1, scene 4
Duke’s analysis of potential tyranny
Sith ‘twas my fault to give the people scope ( freedom )
‘Twould be my tyranny to strike and gall them
act 1, scene 3
Claudio on Angelo’s power
demigod authority
Misstress overdone comment on the commonwealth
a change indeed in the common wealth
