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What does Angelo mean when he says they cannot make a "scarecrow" of the law?
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The law shouldn't be used to frighten people
The law should seem to mean one thing but really mean something else
The law should only be enforced in extreme cases
The law should not be an empty threat that people ignore
What warning does Escalus implicitly give to Angelo?
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Angelo may one day be judged just as strictly as he now governs
Claudio’s punishment may lead to unrest among the people
Angelo should abandon his authority entirely
The law should always be enforced without any consideration of morality
How are Angelo’s and Claudio’s views on justice similar?
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Both believe that justice is perfect and always fair
Both view earthly justice as an imperfect system
Both seek to overthrow unjust laws
Both think that justice should be determined by individual morality rather than the law
Why is Escalus’s remark “heaven forgive him” ambiguous?
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He is speaking sarcastically about the justice system
He does not actually believe in divine forgiveness
It is unclear whether he is referring to Claudio or Angelo
He is suggesting that Claudio’s punishment is justified
What does the interaction between Pompey and Elbow reveal about the legal system?
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The law values wit and intelligence over morality
The legal system is fair and always punishes the guilty
The courts rely only on physical evidence, not verbal testimony
The law is portrayed as ineffective and easily manipulated by clever individuals
In what way is Pompey “valiant”?
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He bravely fights against the strict laws of Vienna
He openly admits to his faults rather than hiding them with hypocrisy
He is willing to sacrifice himself to protect others in his trade
He leads a rebellion against Escalus and Angelo
Why does Escalus believe that Angelo’s severity might be justified?
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He believes that pardoning Claudio could lead to greater harm
He thinks Angelo is using cruelty for good reasons
He wants to gain favor with Angelo by supporting his decision
He does not actually support Angelo’s ruling but is afraid to speak out
