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Measure for Measure | Escalus (Character Analysis)
He is Duke Vincentio's subordinate, and while the duke is away, he acts as Angelo's "secondary," or assistant (I.i.46). Although "Old Escalus" has more seniority in office than Angelo has, the duke passes over Escalus to promote Angelo as deputy—probably to test the younger man's mettle (see the Duke's conversation with Friar Thomas about Angelo in I.iii.50-54). Undisturbed by Angelo's promotion, Escalus remarks sincerely to the duke that "If any in Vienna be of worth / To undergo such ample grace and honour, / It is Lord Angelo" (I.i.22-24).
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