Macbeth by William Shakespeare

82 pages first pub 1606 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense medium-paced

Description

Macbeth (full title The Tragedy of Macbeth) is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. Set mainly in Scotland, the play dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. Th...

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Moods

dark 89%
tense 59%
mysterious 40%
challenging 36%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 22%
sad 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 40%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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