But Do It Backwards- Act One

-Mary Beth Gayle

Scene Four

-Isabella agrees to go see Angelo in attempt to save her brother’s life.
-Lucio arrives at Isabella's convent, and tells her about Angelo's acquisition of the rule over Vienna and about Claudio's predicament and how he has been sentenced to death.
Scene Three
-Vincentio tells Friar Thomas that he gave Angelo power in order to clean up the city, and they discuss Angelo's likely effectiveness as a leader.

-Vincentio asks Friar Thomas to give him refuge, only intending to stay and observe Angelo at work.

Scene Two:
-Claudio asks Lucio to go to Claudio’s sister, Isabella, who is in a convent, to inform her of Claudio's imprisonment and to ask her for help.

-The Provost leads Claudio to prison.

-Mistress Overdone informs Lucio and two gentlemen that:
-Claudio has been taking to prison for impregnating his fiancée.
-All of the brothels outside of the city are to be shut down.

Scene One:

-Angelo accepts the responsibility.

-Vincentio leaves Vienna in the power of Angelo.

Beginning of Play