But do it Backwards- Act V

Alex Nicolson

End of Play.

-The Duke sentences Lucio to marry a prostitute he had a child by

-The Duke accuses Lucio of slandering him, and does not pardon him

-The Duke reveals that Claudio is still alive, and pardons Angelo

-Mariana and Isabella plead for Angelo's life

-The Duke decrees that Angelo is to be executed because he executed Claudio, and all his property will go to Mariana

-The Duke forces Angelo to marry Mariana because he was once contracted to marry her and he slept with her

-The Duke reveals himself, and Angelo confesses to his wrongdoings

-Escalus, Angelo, and Lucio all accuse the duke/friar of lying and inciting Isabella and Mariana to slander Angelo, and the duke/friar defends himself

-The duke sends for Friar Ludowick and  leaves, and then returns as Friar Ludowick

-Mariana speaks out against Angelo, but is not believed, and then unveils herself

-Isabella accuses Angelo, but is not believed, and calls on Mariana (veiled) as a witness and mentions Friar Ludowick/the Duke

-The Duke makes his return to Vienna, and Friar Peter encourages Isabella to speak out against Angelo

Beginning of Act V