Measure for Measure · Character
Varrius
A lord who accompanies the Duke at the city gates.
minor
First appearance: Scene V
Varrius shows up with force in Scene V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Arrives and is thanked by the Duke for his haste.
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- Other
Character groups
- Duke's attendants
- Central characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because the Duke, now in his own habit, shifts from passive observer to acti…
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