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ggallinot's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Definitely not one of Shakespeare’s strongest. Lucio is pretty funny though.
Women are very much used as props and objects by men in this show and there’s some pretty unsavory plot devices regarding forcing marriages.
It is however a pretty good display of the hypocrisy often displayed by people in power.
Women are very much used as props and objects by men in this show and there’s some pretty unsavory plot devices regarding forcing marriages.
It is however a pretty good display of the hypocrisy often displayed by people in power.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault
theresa__13's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
kibbles15's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This is not one of my favorite Shakespeare plays. The play delves into the complexities of morality, sex, hypocrisy, and the governing of such behaviors. At times the play does get sensual and bawdy. (Which is not really my style of reading.) I will say that while the play is sensual, it is not uncomfortably so. Shakespeare leaves a lot to interpretation. In terms of the cast, none of the characters are particularly likable. However, they do have a realness to them that you don't always see in this kind of play. I give this play 2 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Sexism
nicoleannnikki's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Rape, and Sexual assault
fakepumpkins's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
emily40409's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
So problematic on so many levels...maybe that’s why they call it a ‘problem’ play? But I think it may be commenting on the performative aspects of justice. True mercy and justice are lacking, and the characters seem to be the Duke’s puppets as he steps into the role as playwright putting on a performance of justice/mercy for his captive audience. Things are never as they appear, but is all human justice merely a show?
Survivors of sexual abuse may find the subject matter upsetting. Not recommended for children.
Survivors of sexual abuse may find the subject matter upsetting. Not recommended for children.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual assault
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