So we are introduced to four main characters in Act I. Duke, Angelo, and Escalus. Escalus is an old man who praises Angelo, as well as Duke. Claudio was another character introduced. He seems to speak with a lot of wisdom and is sensitive. Claudio has a sister and speaks about her eloquently. However, his overall impression seems to be a very smart and calm man.
After the characters are introduced and I get a sense of them, the play get confusing. The action of the play seems to take place on two different levels, going back and forth. However, all the characters seem to be suffering from Angelo's laws and power.
Escalus asks Angelo to consider the time an place of a crime he would have been guilty of. Angelo states "Its one think to be tempted, Escalus/ Another thing to fall" (17-18). It is kind of ironic because doesn't Angelo comment the same crime towards the end of the play?
Im a little confused now, because in Act II we are introduced to a lot of characters to focus on (Elbow, Froth, and Pompey). Then Isabella reappears. She is speaking on her brothers behalf. She mentions Christ and forgiveness. She's saying that Christ shows mercy. Isabella asks Angelo to consider his guilt.
So yeah, this play was off to an okay start if you ask me? Hopefully I can get a better understanding in class tomorrow.
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