Isabella
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Isabella is a devout and principled novice nun in Shakespeare's play "Measure for Measure," whose moral integrity is tested by corrupt authority.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Shakespearean character
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fictional character ⓘ novice nun ⓘ nun ⓘ protagonist ⓘ |
| advocatesFor | mercy for Claudio ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Measure for Measure NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithPlace | Vienna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| centralThemeRelation |
abuse of power
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justice ⓘ mercy ⓘ sexual morality ⓘ |
| characterTrait |
chaste
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compassionate ⓘ devout ⓘ eloquent ⓘ morally rigid ⓘ principled ⓘ |
| creator | William Shakespeare NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dramaticFunction |
creates moral conflict between law and mercy
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embodies Christian virtue ⓘ tests the integrity of authority ⓘ |
| endingInPlay |
final response to Duke’s proposal is left ambiguous on stage
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receives a marriage proposal from the Duke ⓘ |
| familyRelation | sister of Claudio ⓘ |
| genreOfWork | comedy ⓘ |
| interactsWith |
Duke Vincentio
NERFINISHED
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Lucio NERFINISHED ⓘ Mariana NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageFeature | speaks in highly rhetorical and formal verse ⓘ |
| literaryAnalysisAspect |
debated for her rigidity versus compassion
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often discussed in feminist criticism ⓘ |
| moralDilemma | choosing between her chastity and Claudio’s life ⓘ |
| moralQuality | moral integrity ⓘ |
| notableScene |
appeals to the Duke for justice
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denounces Angelo in public ⓘ pleads with Angelo for Claudio’s life ⓘ |
| opposes | Angelo’s proposition ⓘ |
| refuses | to sacrifice her chastity to save Claudio ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| religiousOrderStatus | novice ⓘ |
| sibling | Claudio NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| testedBy |
Angelo
NERFINISHED
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corrupt authority ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfSetting | Ducal Vienna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| workDate | circa 1603–1604 ⓘ |
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