Both Uses of
Hannibal
in
Measure for Measure
- O thou wicked Hannibal!†
Scene 2.1
- —Prove this, thou wicked Hannibal, or I'll have mine action of battery on thee.†
Scene 2.1 *
Definition:
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps, defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)