Measure for measure and Peng Shuai

In the wake of the Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai’s alleged sexual assault by a vice premier, Shakespeare’s play Measure of Measure seems more poignant. As I sat in the Shakespeare Globe, watching this powerful show, I thought to myself: things have not changed much. For centuries, powerful men have preyed on vulnerable young women. I applaud Peng’s courage to speak out, even though she knew the serious consequences. She described her action was like ‘cracking eggs against a rock’. I do hope that the international society to ensure that Peng will have her freedom back and will be allowed to continue her inspiring career. I am doing my bit by talking to the media.