Type of Document	Thesis
Author	Greer, John Andrew
URN	etd-04082005-134724
Title	Taking Drastic "Measures": A Contextual Exploration of Morality and Religion in Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure."
Degree	Master of Arts
Department	Theatre, School of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Laura Edmondson Committee Chair Carrie Sandahl Committee Member Mary Karen Dahl Committee Member
Keywords	Morality Production Concept Jacobean Comedy Tragedy Measure For Measure Shakespeare Religion
Date of Defense	2005-03-17
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract "Measure for Measure" is a complex play that deals with many socially charged issues of morality, religion and sexuality. In particular, the play emphasizes the issues of marriage, gender roles, and religious identity. Through an exploration of the Jacobean context of these issues, this thesis examines the play as a reflection of and commentary on the time period. Further, this project applies knowledge of these Jacobean cultural, moral, and religious ideals to a production concept of "Measure for Measure." Ultimately, this production concept sheds light on the multitude of opinions and beliefs that were a part of Jacobean England’s culture.
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