About 'Much Ado About Nothing'

It is estimated that 'Much Ado About Nothing' was writtin in the autumn or winter of 1598-1599. The story is about a pair of lovers, Claudio and Hero, due to wed in a week. Whilst waiting for there wedding to come they plot with Don Pedro, the prince of Aragon to trick their friends, Beatrice and Benidick, into telling the truth about their love for one another. However Don John, the prince's illegitimate brother, plans to sabotage the wedding as he is jealous of Don Pedro's power and affection towards Claudio.



Good:
Claudio
Hero
Don Pedro
Beatrice
Benidick

Bad:
Don John
Barachio-soldier
Conrade-soldier

How characters change during the play

Beatrice begins off in the play as very witty, sarcastic and abrupt. Towards the end she begins to accept other peoples oppinions and ideas.

Benidick begins off as very witty and mocking just like Beatrice. He does not believe in marriage as he is critical of women and thinks they will cheat on him. This all changes when he gets married to Beatrice at the end of the play.

Message of play

The message of this play is too not decieve others or lie as the truth will eventually come out and you will pay for your wrong doing. This message is very relivent today as it shows that there are consequences for bad actions.

Classical Tragedy
A drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, moral weakness, or inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances

Comedy
A dramatic work that is light and often humorous or satirical in tone and that usually contains a happy resolution of the thematic conflict.

Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy as there is no tragic accident that happens and the play ends with a happ resolution

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