# Friar Peter — Measure for Measure character guide

> Friar Peter in Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Friar, Friar Peter Blessed, Friar Peter

**First appearance:** 0015-act-iv-scene-i

## Who they are

A friar who assists the Duke in his disguise and the final revelations.

## Relationships

### [Lord Angelo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/measure_for_measure_se/characters/lord_angelo)

_professional_

Friar Peter serves as a messenger and ally to the Duke, confronting Angelo in the final act.

### [Duke Vincentio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/measure_for_measure_se/characters/duke_vincentio)

_professional_

The Duke uses Friar Peter as a co-conspirator in his disguise and plan to reveal the truth.

### [Mariana](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/measure_for_measure_se/characters/mariana)

_professional_

Friar Peter assists Mariana in the bed-trick plot, acting as a spiritual and practical guide.

### [Duke Vincentio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/measure_for_measure_se/characters/duke_vincentio)

_professional_

The Duke uses Friar Peter as a co-conspirator in his disguise and plan to reveal the truth.

### [Lord Angelo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/measure_for_measure_se/characters/lord_angelo)

_professional_

Friar Peter serves as a messenger and ally to the Duke, confronting Angelo in the final act.

### [Mariana](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/measure_for_measure_se/characters/mariana)

_professional_

Friar Peter assists Mariana in the bed-trick plot, acting as a spiritual and practical guide.

### [Lord Angelo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/measure_for_measure_se/characters/lord_angelo)

_professional_

Friar Peter serves as a messenger and ally to the Duke, confronting Angelo in the final act.

## In the story

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/measure_for_measure_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-v)

Receives letters and instructions from the Duke, departs to summon Flavius and others.

### [Scene VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/measure_for_measure_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-vi)

Arranges a vantage point for Isabella and Mariana to confront the Duke upon his entry.

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/measure_for_measure_se/chapters/act-v-scene-i)

Accompanies Isabella and Mariana, instructs Isabella to kneel and speak, and later suggests sending for Friar Lodowick.

## Links

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