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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.
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual assault
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