Much Ado About Nothing (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: William Shakespeare
- First Published: 1600
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Comedy
- Time of Work: Thirteenth century
- Setting: Italy
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Subjects: Love or romance, Marriage, Brothers, Kings, queens, or royalty, Tragedy, Masks, Italy or Italians, Middle Ages, Thirteenth century
- Locales: Italy
Characters Discussed
Don Pedro (PEH-droh), the prince of Aragon. A victorious leader, he has respect and affection for his follower Claudio, for whom he asks the hand of Hero. Deceived like Claudio into thinking Hero false, he angrily shares in the painful repudiation of her at the altar. On learning of her innocence, he is deeply penitent.
Don John, the bastard brother of Don Pedro. A malcontent and a defeated rebel, he broods on possible revenge and decides to strike Don Pedro through his favorite, Claudio. He arranges to have Don Pedro and Claudio witness what they...
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See Also:
William Shakespeare (Censorship--Ready Reference series)William Shakespeare (Cyclopedia of World Authors)William Shakespeare: The Poet (Poetry)William Shakespeare: The Dramatist (Magill’s Choice: Shakespeare)William Shakespeare: The Man (Magill’s Choice: Shakespeare)
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- - Read the Much Ado About Nothing text online.
- - For teachers, the Much Ado About Nothing Lesson Plan.
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