Androcles and the Lion by Dan H. Laurence, George Bernard Shaw, Bernard Bailyn, Barbara Dewolfe, Ruth Finnegan, George Arthur Lareau

160 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

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Androcles and the Lion is a 1912 play written by George Bernard Shaw. Androcles and the Lion is Shaw's retelling of the tale of Androcles, a slave who is saved by the requited mercy of a lion. In the play, Shaw makes Androcles out to be one of man...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

inspiring 60%
lighthearted 60%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
funny 40%
hopeful 40%
informative 40%
reflective 40%
dark 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.4

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