# Escalus — Measure for Measure character guide

> Escalus in Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Duke Escalus, Escalus Aside, Enter Escalus, Escalus Ay, Escalus Nine, Escalus Troth, Lord Escalus

**First appearance:** 0001-act-i

## Who they are

An old, wise lord who advises Angelo and shows mercy in the subplot.

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