Measure for Measure | Criticism

This literature criticism consists of approximately 4 pages of analysis & critique of Measure for Measure.

Measure for Measure | Criticism

This literature criticism consists of approximately 4 pages of analysis & critique of Measure for Measure.
This section contains 1,080 words
(approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page)
Buy the Critical Review by Ben Brantley

SOURCE: Brantley, Ben. “Shakespeare's Darkness is Flooded with Light.” New York Times (18 June 2001): E5.

In the following review, Brantley praises Mary Zimmerman's production of Measure for Measure at the New York Shakespeare Festival for its straightforward and simple presentation.

It is alarming, you must admit, to see a grown man suddenly discover that he has a sex drive. Billy Crudup takes us through such a moment with appalled eyes and gritted teeth in the spry new production of Measure for Measure in Central Park. And while Mr. Crudup is a handsome fellow, it is definitely not a pretty scene.

The rising star of films like Almost Famous and Jesus' Son, Mr. Crudup plays Angelo, lord deputy of Vienna and super-prig of all time, the sort of person, it is said, who will “scarce confess that his blood flows.”

But Angelo has just met Isabella, the comely sister of...

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This section contains 1,080 words
(approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page)
Buy the Critical Review by Ben Brantley
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