Character List
Vincentio The duke
Angelo The duke's deputy
Escalus An old lord
Claudio A young gentleman
Lucio A fantastic
Thomas and Peter Two friars
Varrius A gentleman attending Duke Vincentio
Elbow A simple constable
Froth A foolish gentleman
Pompey A clown; servant to Mistress Overdone
Abhorson An executioner
Barnardine A dissolute prisoner
Isabella Sister to Claudio
Mariana Betrothed to Angelo
Juliet Beloved of Claudio
Francisca A nun
Mistress Overdone A bawd
A Provost Keeper of the prison where Claudio is held
A Justice, Two Gentlemen, Lords, Officers, Citizens, a Boy, and Attendants