Macbeth by William Shakespeare

244 pages first pub 1606 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense medium-paced
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The shortest of Shakespeare's tragedies, Macbeth is compressed, complex and ambiguous and has been interpreted in various ways. This Introduction describes major productions and performers that include David Garrick, Sarah Siddons, Henry Irving, E...

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Moods

dark 89%
tense 59%
mysterious 41%
challenging 36%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 22%
sad 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 40%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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