Der zerbrochne Krug by Heinrich von Kleist

Der zerbrochne Krug

Heinrich von Kleist

88 pages first pub 1806 (editions)

fiction literary play informative medium-paced

Description

Mocks the failings of human nature and the judicial system in a forgiving way. It is similar to Sophocles' tragedy Oedipus Rex (c. 429 BCE), in that in both plays the judge is guilty, but different insofar as Adam knows from the start who is guilt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 216 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
lighthearted 33%
dark 25%
reflective 25%
mysterious 16%
challenging 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 33% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.13

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