Henry IV (Part 1) Annotated by William Shakespeare

Henry IV (Part 1) Annotated

William Shakespeare

200 pages first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics historical play adventurous fast-paced

Description

Family relationships are at the center of Henry IV, Part 1. King Henry IV and Prince Hal form one major father-son pair, with Henry in despair because Hal lives a dissolute life. The father-son pair of Hotspur (Lord Henry Percy) and his father, th...

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Moods

adventurous 60%
challenging 50%
funny 46%
tense 30%
reflective 17%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
informative 13%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 27%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 31% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 33% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

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