Is Isabella's decision not to save her brother justified?
Isabella says that she would gladly give her life to save Claudio. Do you think this is true? Why or why not?
Why does Mariana agree to the Duke's plan?
Why does the Duke lie to Isabella about her brother's death?
Although Measure for Measure's plot is complicated, it could be argued that its characters are simple. How would you support or refute this statement?
Does Isabella function as a symbol of femininity? Why or why not?
Is the play's conclusion satisfying? Why or why not?
Why is marriage a punishment for many of the characters?
How is death treated? What does this say about the relative value placed on people's lives?
Does the Duke help Isabella only because he is in love with her?
