Dec 24, 2009

Much Ado About Nothing | Act I, Scene 1 Summary and Analysis

New Characters: Leonato: governor of Messina and father of Hero, a man of manners and hospitality, whose conventionality will be tested by the depth of his grief

Hero: Leonato's only child, a docile and conventional young woman, honored for her chastity

Beatrice: Leonato's spirited niece, gifted with a brilliant wit and interested in Benedick

Messenger: brings news of Prince Don Pedro's victory and approach to Messina

Don Pedro: prince of Aragon, who victoriously return from battle against his illegitimate brother for his throne;...