The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov

The Cherry Orchard

Anton Chekhov

64 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective slow-paced

Description

The Cherry Orchard was first produced by the Moscow Art Theatre on Chekhov's last birthday, January 17, 1904. Since that time it has become one of the most critically admired and performed plays in the Western world, a high comedy whose principal ...

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Moods

reflective 67%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
funny 31%
challenging 14%
dark 13%
lighthearted 12%
tense 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 37%
slow 35%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.43

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