The Mother - A Play in Three Acts by Karel Čapek

The Mother - A Play in Three Acts

Karel Čapek

88 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction play reflective medium-paced

Description

"The Mother" is a 1938 anti-war drama written by the famous Czech novelist, Karel Čapek. Heavily influenced by the Spanish civil war, the play portrays the relationships between men going off to war, and their families and mothers who want them to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
dark 81%
sad 72%
reflective 54%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

fast 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.09

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