Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

Measure for Measure

William Shakespeare with Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine

278 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)

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Description

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 51%
challenging 46%
dark 46%
tense 38%
reflective 34%
emotional 24%
mysterious 13%
lighthearted 12%
adventurous 7%
informative 6%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 30%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 38% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

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3.5

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