# Provost — Measure for Measure character guide

> Provost in Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Exit Provost, Provost This, Provost Angelo, Provost . Duke, Provost Reads, Provost Aside, Provost Sirrah, Provost God, Provost Alack, Enter Provost

**First appearance:** 0003-act-i-scene-ii

## Who they are

The compassionate prison official who carries out the Duke's secret orders.

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