The Tempest by William Shakespeare

The Tempest

William Shakespeare

82 pages first pub 1611 (editions)

fiction classics play adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

William Shakespeare's romantic play tells the story of Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan who has been usurped and exiled with his daughter Miranda. The twelve years spent in exile are not wasted, however, as Prospero hones his hand magic, and s...

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Moods

adventurous 69%
funny 46%
mysterious 36%
reflective 28%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 23%
dark 14%
emotional 12%
tense 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 39%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 30% | Character: 27% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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