Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

Measure for Measure

William Shakespeare

152 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)

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Readers who relish morally complex narratives that explore power dynamics and ethical dilemmas through sharp wit and intricate character confrontations will find "Measure for Measure" compelling.

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Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604. It was originally classified as a comedy, but is now also classified as one of Shakespeare's problem plays.The play deals with the issues of mercy...

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Community Reviews

3.51
based on 3,528 reviews

Moods

funny: 53%

dark: 52%

challenging: 46%

tense: 33%

reflective: 26%

emotional: 25%

mysterious: 11%

lighthearted: 9%

adventurous: 7%

hopeful: 6%

sad: 6%

inspiring: 3%

informative: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

32% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
43% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

31% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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