A review by alanffm
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

4.0

Measure for Measure is considered one of Shakespeare's 'problem comedies', and it's clear why that is once you finish reading it. Dark at its core, this play touches upon issues of corruption in law and the venal (and sexual) nature of men. Like Much Ado About Nothing , this play could easily have been a tragedy had it not been for a kind of 'fix-it' character who saves the day. Here, the Duke is that character and plays the role of the moral and ethical overseer - providing good old Christian justice. Like many of the comedies, this play is unrealistic at times, but a great read nonetheless.