• Vincentio, the Duke.
• Angelo, Deputy.
• Escalus, an ancient Lord.
• Claudio, a young gentleman.
• Lucio, a fantastic.
• Two other gentlemen.
• Provost.

two friars.

• Peter
• Thomas

Others.

• A Justice.
• Varrius
• Elbow, a simple constable.
• Froth, a foolish gentleman.
• Pompey, servant to Mistress Overdone.
• Abhorson, an executioner.
• Barnardine, a dissolute prisoner.
• Isabella, sister to Claudio.
• Mariana, betrothed to Angelo.
• Juliet, beloved of Claudio.
• Francisca, a nun.
• Mistress Overdone, a bawd.
• Lords, Officers, Citizens, Boy, and Attendant.