Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

Measure for Measure

William Shakespeare with Paul Werstine, Barbara A. Mowat

278 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)

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Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare is ideal for readers who appreciate thought-provoking explorations of moral ambiguity and societal power dynamics, wrapped in dark wit and sharp social critique.

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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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Community Reviews

3.52
based on 3,815 reviews

Moods

funny: 54%

dark: 52%

challenging: 47%

tense: 35%

reflective: 25%

emotional: 24%

mysterious: 13%

lighthearted: 9%

adventurous: 7%

hopeful: 6%

sad: 6%

inspiring: 3%

informative: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

32% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

31% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
22% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

79% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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