marry the guilty men to their victims shows both justice and correction Angelo s Sin and Forgiveness Angelo s fall shows the weakness of human nature He tried to act as a saint but behaved as a sinner When his crimes are revealed he confesses and asks for death But Isabella kneels to beg mercy for him Her act reflects the Christian spirit of forgiveness The Duke pardons Angelo turning punishment into redemption Thus divine mercy wins over human revenge Religious Meaning of the Title The title Measure for Measure has clear religious overtones It reflects the Gospel message that people are judged as they judge others The Duke acting like God s servant applies moral law with mercy The ending shows that love and forgiveness are greater than revenge and legal power In the end Measure for Measure becomes a Christian play of mercy and renewal The Duke s pardon Isabella s forgiveness and moral balance show mercy They express the triumph of divine compassion over strict justice