When a Duke secretly delegates power, hypocrisy and corruption are exposed. "Measure for Measure" is a thought-provoking "problem play" that grapples with themes of justice, mercy, sexual morality, and the abuse of authority. We unpack its challenging questions about human fallibility and governance.
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