A review by kibbles15
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

challenging dark emotional lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This is not one of my favorite Shakespeare plays.  The play delves into the complexities of morality, sex, hypocrisy, and the governing of such behaviors.  At times the play does get sensual and bawdy.  (Which is not really my style of reading.)  I will say that while the play is sensual, it is not uncomfortably so.  Shakespeare leaves a lot to interpretation.  In terms of the cast, none of the characters are particularly likable.  However, they do have a realness to them that you don't always see in this kind of play. I give this play 2 stars.
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