The Jew of Malta by Christopher Marlowe

The Jew of Malta

Christopher Marlowe

118 pages first pub 1589 (editions)

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Book Excerpt: ...d before him.BARABAS. So that of thus much that return was made; And of the third part of the Persian ships There was the venture summ'd and satisfied. As for those Samnites, and the men of Uz, That bought my Spanish oils and wine...

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Community Reviews Summary of 463 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
funny 27%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
adventurous 5%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 5%

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3.21

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