Dramatis Personae

• Vincentio, the Duke

• Angelo, deputy

• Escalus, an ancient lord

• Claudio, a young gentleman

• Lucio, a fantastic

• Two other gentlemen

• Provost

• Thomas, a friar

• Peter, a friar

• A justice

• Varrius

• Elbow, a simple constable

• Froth, a foolish gentleman

• Pompey, servant to Mistress Overdone

• Abhorson, an executioner

• Barnardine, a dissolute prisoner

• Isabella, sister to Claudio

• Mariana, betrothed to Angelo

• Juliet, beloved of Claudio

• Francisca, a nun

• Mistress Overdone, a bawd

• Lords, officers, citizens, boy, and attendants

Scene: Vienna.