The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

William Shakespeare with Paul Werstine, Barbara A. Mowat

304 pages first pub 1594 (editions)

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While the word “gentlemen” suggests that its heroes are adults, The Two Gentlemen of Verona is more intelligible if we think of them as boys, leaving home for the first time. One has a crush on a girl, Julia, though he hasn’t yet told her. Sent to...

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Moods

funny 71%
lighthearted 56%
adventurous 25%
challenging 23%
reflective 16%
emotional 10%
dark 9%
tense 7%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 4%
sad 3%
mysterious 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 31% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.17

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