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.