# Abhorson — Measure for Measure character guide

> Abhorson in Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Enter Abhorson, Abhorson Sirrah, Exeunt Abhorson, Abhorson Ay

**First appearance:** 0016-act-iv-scene-ii

## Who they are

The grim executioner who takes Pompey as his assistant.

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