Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw

Androcles and the Lion

George Bernard Shaw

44 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Famed playwright George Bernard Shaw's quirky version of the ancient Androcles fable deftly combines elements of satire and humor along with a surprisingly philosophically complex view of Christianity and religious belief systems in general. This ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

inspiring 60%
lighthearted 60%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
funny 40%
hopeful 40%
informative 40%
reflective 40%
dark 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.41

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