Much Ado About Nothing | Overview

In the first excerpt, Barbara Everett contends that Shakespeare's female characters in Much Ado About Nothing are essential in establishing and maintaining the atmosphere of the play. In the second piece, John Crick explores the play's concern with individuals' potential for evil in a self-absorbed society, such as Much Ado's Messina. Finally, Kenneth Muir offers a general historical and literary assessment of the play.