Macbeth by William Shakespeare

127 pages first pub 1606 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense medium-paced

Description

Macbeth is considered one of Shakespeare’s darkest and most powerful works. Set in Scotland, the play dramatizes the corrosive psychological and political effects produced when evil is chosen as a way to fulfil the ambition for power.This edition ...

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Moods

dark 89%
tense 58%
mysterious 40%
challenging 36%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 21%
sad 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 39%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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