Der zerbrochne Krug by Heinrich von Kleist

Der zerbrochne Krug

Heinrich von Kleist

88 pages first pub 1811 (editions)

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Description

Mocks the failings of human nature and the judicial system in a forgiving way. It is similar to Sophocles' tragedy Oedipus Rex (c. 429 BCE), in that in both plays the judge is guilty, but different insofar as Adam knows from the start who is guilt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 306 reviews

Moods

funny 82%
lighthearted 30%
mysterious 30%
reflective 26%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
tense 8%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 28%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 35% | A mix: 35% | Character: 30%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.14

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