Wondering if Measure for Measure might be the Shakespeare play for this American moment: Society was too lenient with lawbreakers under the Duke, so an Angelo was needed to prosecute Justice harshly and to the letter, so as to restore balance and respect for the law.
However, Angelo himself has proven to be a bit lawless and in need of leniency. And now the Duke, we hope, our true ruler, will take off his disguise, and return society into a place where both law and mercy can prevail.
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