The Seagull by Anton Chekhov

The Seagull

Anton Chekhov

65 pages first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics play emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A Methuen Student Edition of Chekhov's classic play in Michael Frayn's acclaimed translation.When it first opened in St Petersburg in 1896, The Seagull survived only five performances after a disastrous first opening night. Two years later it was ...

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Moods

reflective 64%
emotional 57%
dark 47%
sad 44%
funny 27%
tense 22%
challenging 15%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 27%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

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3.81

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