The paper examines the concepts of justice and mercy in Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure. As opposed to the strict meaning of the term "Measure for Measure", analysis of the play demonstrates that it endorses...The paper examines the concepts of justice and mercy in Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure. As opposed to the strict meaning of the term "Measure for Measure", analysis of the play demonstrates that it endorses for various reasons the ideas of mercy and clemency, and the conception that every person is entitled to and is capable of redemption.展开更多
Pro-feminism normally refers to those who support of the idea of feminism but denying or being denied as a member of the feminist movement. Measure For Measure, as the last comedy of Shakespeare, has long been a battl...Pro-feminism normally refers to those who support of the idea of feminism but denying or being denied as a member of the feminist movement. Measure For Measure, as the last comedy of Shakespeare, has long been a battlefield of gender equality. By analyzing the relationships between characters in the famous play from a perspective of pro-feminism, a conclusion can be drawn that it is necessary to pursue equality not only between men and women, but also among men.展开更多
文摘The paper examines the concepts of justice and mercy in Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure. As opposed to the strict meaning of the term "Measure for Measure", analysis of the play demonstrates that it endorses for various reasons the ideas of mercy and clemency, and the conception that every person is entitled to and is capable of redemption.
文摘Pro-feminism normally refers to those who support of the idea of feminism but denying or being denied as a member of the feminist movement. Measure For Measure, as the last comedy of Shakespeare, has long been a battlefield of gender equality. By analyzing the relationships between characters in the famous play from a perspective of pro-feminism, a conclusion can be drawn that it is necessary to pursue equality not only between men and women, but also among men.