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A review by kamrynharned
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Aside from some beautiful quotes, everything about Macbeth was an average experience for me. I personally didn’t connect with any of the characters, and while I followed the plot easier than I was expecting to, I still feel like I have some major holes in my understanding of the basic plot. If the play was longer, or if it was a novel, Macbeth’s descent into madness could have been a more interesting thing to witness, and maybe his relationship dynamic with his wife could have been developed further. It just felt so rushed. The Weird Sisters were a welcome addition of a little levity. Honestly, this felt to me like a bloodier version of Hamlet with less character development.