As we understand in the first act, Vincentio assigns Angelo as a substitute duke of Vienna before he goes away from the city. We note that Vincentio's choice of Angelo lacks logic (this is the first sign of weakness in Vincentio's character), and Angelo, aware that such power easily corrupts, begs that he be tested before receiving the position, 'let there be some more test made of my metal (act 1 scene 1, 48-50)'.

In scene three we discover the nature of

Also, one who assumes he has the right to temp others, and experiments with others while pretending to be a religious figure, is presumptuous. This is why I classified Vincentio under this word at the start of this essay.

Notice the first sentence in this scene 'No. Holy Father, throw away that thought (act 1 scene 3)'. This is the first piece of evidence that shows Vincentio already having a putrid name with the Friar.

If it were never for his test, and his temptations, none of the injurious events of the play would have happened, and the troubled world of Measure for Measure would have never existed.

One would believe Vincentio is a fraud, and desires only stardom. One of the primal ideas in the story is 'people are not what they seem'. People are convinced Vincentio is moral, and tested Angelo for the good of others, but ironically, Vincent

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