“What themes are introduced in the first act of measure for measure? How is this done?”
In the first act of measure for measure the main themes of the play are introduced. I intend to discuss the themes that I believe to be the most important ones in this play.
There are quite a few themes that I can see after reading the first act. Firstly there is appearance vs. reality. This applies to Angelo especially, whose reputation and appearance of goodness do not match the reality of who he truly is. Many people have opinions of Angelo. Lucio for example says this:
“Lord Angelo, a man whose blood is very