GIVE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION ON THREE CHARACTERS ISABELA, DUKE & ANGELO

Angelo, the Duke's deputy, he comes to power suddenly and unexpectedly when the Duke leaves Vienna in his power. It seems to be some kind of test for the cold, seemingly perfect Angelo, who soon discovers that he too is capable of being tempted, and of falling to this temptation. Although he is aware that he should resist sin, he gives in with abandon.

Claudio's sister, Isabella, is in a convent at the beginning of the play. She tries to plead with Angelo for Claudio's life, but is far too proud, pious, and selfish to agree to his terms, even if it means saving her brother. She is a basically good person, but misguided; her idea that her virginity is worth more than her brother's life is ridiculous, as she could stand to learn a bit about reason and the outside world as well.

Vicentio, the ruler of Vienna, decides at the beginning of the play to pretend to leave town, and pass his power along to Angelo, a man who is very strict. The Duke stays in Vienna, disguised as a friar, to observe the goings-on. He is a man who knows that human nature is weak and can be corrupted, and accepts this to some extent. He knows that being a ruler requires that a person be fair and not punish people for their faults when they are faults that the ruler has too.