Wit by Margaret Edson
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Margaret Edson
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Wit

Margaret Edson

56 pages • missing pub info (editions)

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A striking and sharply funny reflection on the frailty of existence and the complex relationship between knowledge and love. Winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned specialist in the brilliantly difficult Holy...

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Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 83%
sad 69%
funny 37%
dark 33%
challenging 28%
tense 11%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 29%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7%

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4.13

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