Conundrum: Picnic 3
Conundrum won’t always be a picnic (what is?), but I’m having fun, so lets do one more.
This week, I’m having a picnic for characters from Shakespeare. But only certain characters can be invited, based on a particular rule:
- I’m inviting JULIET, but not ROMEO.
- I’m inviting ANGELO, but not BASSANIO.
- I’m inviting VINCENTIO, but not LUCENTIO.
- I’m inviting ESCALUS, but not MERCUTIO.
- I’m inviting CLAUDIO, but not DON JOHN.
- I’m inviting ISABELLA, but not RICHARD II.
- I’m inviting FRIAR PETER, but not FRIAR LAURENCE.
- I’m inviting both POMPEY and VARRIUS, but neither OCTAVIUS nor AGRIPPA.
Have you figured out the rule? If so, please don’t post it. Just post one addition to the guest list to show us you got it, and to give an extra hint to later solvers. This time, it is not necessary to include the name of a character who is not invited, but you may do so if you choose.
UPDATE: The solution is now posted in the comments.
February 13th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
I will be inviting LUCIO, but not RODERIGO.
February 13th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Lee, correct! Very well done!
Honestly, I thought this one would be more of a stumper.
Now I know how Rumplestiltskin felt!
February 18th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
An extra clue…
I will be inviting ELBOW, but not BOTTOM.
February 20th, 2007 at 9:00 am
Warning! Solution posted below!
Do not read any further if you wish to solve the puzzle on your own.
February 20th, 2007 at 9:02 am
All invited guests are characters in Measure for Measure.