Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

336 pages first pub 1623 (editions)

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Measure for Measure is among the most passionately discussed of Shakespeare’s plays. In it, a duke temporarily removes himself from governing his city-state, deputizing a member of his administration, Angelo, to enforce the laws more rigorously. A...

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Moods

funny 54%
dark 50%
challenging 47%
tense 33%
reflective 27%
emotional 22%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 36% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

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3.51

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