Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare notes

This is an essay that discusses Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. It covers a variety of themes, including vengeance, deceitfulness, honor, freedom, and manipulation. The essay discusses the question: '‘I will assume thy part in some disguise/ And tell fair Hero I am Claudio’ We accept the deceptions in the play because mostly the characters’ intentions are benign. To what extent do you agree?'

Where are Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, and Don John returning from? war Where do Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, and Don John stay? messina with Leonato What deos Beatrice promise to do with all the soldiers Benedick has killed? to eat them Who is Benedick's close friend? Claudio Who does Claudio fall in love with? Hero What does Don Pedro agree to do for Claudio? he sets up Claudio and Hero What does Don John swear to do? cause problems and drama...

Where are Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, and Don John returning from? war Where do Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, and Don John stay? messina with Leonato What deos Beatrice promise to do with all the soldiers Benedick has killed? to eat them Who is Benedick's close friend? Claudio Who does Claudio fall in love with? Hero What does Don Pedro agree to do for Claudio? he sets up Claudio and Hero What does Don John swear to do? cause problems and drama...

Where does much ado about nothing take place? messina, italy Acr 1, scene 1: the messenger tells leonato someone will be arriving in messina. who is coming? don pedro Act 1, Scene 1: Where are Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, and Don John returning from? war act 1, scene 1: beatrice questions the messenger about someone. Who? signior montanto act 1, scene 1: who is signior montanto and what is his relation to beatrice? Benedick, he and beatrice used to date a...

The messenger tells Leonato someone will be arriving in Messina. Who is coming? Don Pedro and company Beatrice questions the messenger about someone. Who? Signor Benedick According to Leonato, who is fighting a "merry war"? Beatrice and Benedick Describe Beatrice's greeting to Benedick upon his arrival. Rude How long do Don Pedro and his company plan on staying in Messina? At least a month Who is Don John? Don Pedro's illegitimate brother Who c...

At the beginning of Much Ado about Nothing, Don Pedro and his men return from A war with Don John In this endeavor, Claudio has served Don Pedro well despite his youth Beatrice refers to Benedick as -Signor Mountanto -a "stuffed" man or scarecrow -a person who changes best friends frequently From Beatrice's remarks, the audience realizes that -Beatrice has been hurt before by Benedick -Beatrice and Benedick have had a romantic relationship in the past -Beatrice en...

Beatrice Niece of Leonato and cousin of Hero Describe Beatrice's character - extremely quick-witted and verbally smart - often amuses friends and relatives with elaborate stories and jokes, at her own expense - generous and good hearted but she does mock and tease others - Benedick is her main target Benedick a gentleman soldier, recently fighting under Don Pedro and a close friend of Don Pedro & Claudio Describe Benedick's character -similar to Beatrice, very witty...

Who is the author? Shakespeare How many acts are in the play? 5 Is this a comedy, a tragedy, or a history? Comedy Don Pedro and his army are returning from battle. What are reports of Claudio's performance on the battlefield? Has done more than anyone would expect from a man his age, looks like a lamb but fights like a lion, has exceeded all expectations How are Hero and Beatrice related? They are cousins In her conversation with the messenger, whom does ...

What advice does antonio give his brother regarding his grief? Make the people responsible suffer Why does leonato challenge claudio to a dual? Because Claudio dishonored Hero How does Antonio defend Leonato? By challenging Claudio Why does Benedick also challenge Claudio? To show his love for Beatrice How does Don Pedro attempt to diffuse the situation between Claudio and Benedick? Makes a joke about Beatrice What news does Claudio learn from Borachio? B...

Act 1 Scene 1 - 'Signor Montanto' (Beatrice to Messenger) Deflates the messenger with humor and brings the attention on to herself. Act 1 Scene 1 - 'Alas, he gets nothing by that' (Beatrice) Benedick is morally hollow suggesting that he is faddish, he is not loyal or truthful (illusion). Act 1 Scene 1 - 'I see, lady, the gentleman is not in your book' (Messenger to Beatrice) Through Beatrice, Shakespeare champions sexual equality. Act 1 Scene 1 - 'he will hang upon...

Where does much ado about nothing take place? messina, italy Acr 1, scene 1: the messenger tells leonato someone will be arriving in messina. who is coming? don pedro Act 1, Scene 1: Where are Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, and Don John returning from? war act 1, scene 1: beatrice questions the messenger about someone. Who? signior montanto act 1, scene 1: who is signior montanto and what is his relation to beatrice? Benedick, he and beatrice used to date a...

At the beginning of Much Ado about Nothing, Don Pedro and his men return from A war with Don John In this endeavor, Claudio has served Don Pedro well despite his youth Beatrice refers to Benedick as -Signor Mountanto -a "stuffed" man or scarecrow -a person who changes best friends frequently From Beatrice's remarks, the audience realizes that -Beatrice has been hurt before by Benedick -Beatrice and Benedick have had a romantic relationship in the past -Beatrice en...

Act 1, scene i: Where is the story set? Messina, Italy Act 1, scene i: Who returns from war? Don Pedro of Aragon with is army of men Act 1, scene i: Describe the military success. A few of the soldiers had died, but there were no large tragedies. Act 1, scene i:Whom has Don Pedro honored? Claudio (a young Florentine) Act 1, scene i:What does Beatrice want to know? She wants to know if Sr. Benedick has returned from war. Act 1, scene i: How does she pun or ...

Who is the author? Shakespeare How many acts are in the play? 5 Is this a comedy, a tragedy, or a history? Comedy Don Pedro and his army are returning from battle. What are reports of Claudio's performance on the battlefield? Has done more than anyone would expect from a man his age, looks like a lamb but fights like a lion, has exceeded all expectations How are Hero and Beatrice related? They are cousins In her conversation with the messenger, whom does ...

The messenger tells Leonato someone will be arriving in Messina. Who is coming? Don Pedro of Aragon Beatrice questions the messenger about someone. Whom? Benedick Who is fighting a "merry war"? Beatrice & Benedick Describe Beatrice's greeting to Benedick. She is very sarcastic and somewhat rude. How long does Don Pedro and his company plan on staying? 1 month Who is Don John? Don Pedro's brother; Villain Who catches Claudio's eye? Hero ...

where have Don Pedro, Claudio, and Benedick been at war, overall they were successful and suffered minor loses about whom does Beatrice ask? why? Beatrice asks about Benedick because she has a feud with him and she also cares about him at the same time who was defeated in the war? how does Don Pedro treat the loser? why? Don John was defeated in the war Don Pedro forgives his brother how do Beatrice and Benedick treat each other? what conclusions can you draw about their...

According to Beatrice, an excellent man would comprise of the characteristics of which two people? Benedick and Don John Leonato tells Beatrice she'll never get a husband is she continues to be so sassy According to Beatrice, who's she going to hang out with in heaven? All of the bachelors How do you know that Beatrice isn't aware she's dancing with Benedick she talks about Benedick as if the person deosn't know who he is Does Don john know that the person he...

Beatrice Niece of Leonato and cousin of Hero Describe Beatrice's character - extremely quick-witted and verbally smart - often amuses friends and relatives with elaborate stories and jokes, at her own expense - generous and good hearted but she does mock and tease others - Benedick is her main target Benedick a gentleman soldier, recently fighting under Don Pedro and a close friend of Don Pedro & Claudio Describe Benedick's character -similar to Beatrice, very witty...

Who does Leonato notice in not at supper that evening? Don John For what does Beatrice say she is thankful to God every night? That she is not married Where does Beatrice say that, as an unmarried woman, she shall go? Beatrice will go to Heaven upon her death. What kind of party is Leonato hosting? He is hosting a masquerade party. How does Beatrice further insult Benedick at Leonato's party? Beatrice, not knowing it is Benedick she is with, talks negatively abo...