Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare

156 pages • first pub 1601 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Separated from her twin brother Sebastian after a shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a boy to serve the Duke of Illyria. Wooing a countess on his behalf, she is stunned to find herself the object of his beloved s affections. With the arrival of...

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Moods

funny 90%
lighthearted 73%
adventurous 23%
challenging 13%
emotional 11%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 7%
reflective 7%
mysterious 5%
tense 4%
dark 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 41%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Plot: 31% | Character: 29%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.91

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