The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Bertolt Brecht with W.H. Auden (Translator)

129 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

This Student Edition of Brecht's classic dramatisation of the conflictover possession of a child features an extensiveintroduction and commentary that includes a plot summary, discussion ofthe context, themes, characters, style and language as wel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 491 reviews

Moods

reflective 54%
adventurous 40%
challenging 36%
funny 36%
emotional 27%
dark 22%
sad 13%
hopeful 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 29% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.54

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