Dec 22, 2009

Much Ado About Nothing | Act I, Scene 2 Summary and Analysis

New Character: Antonio: Leonato's brother

Summary
In Leonato's house, Antonio advises his brother that his servant overheard the prince, Don Pedro, tell Claudio that he loved Hero and that he would reveal this to her at the dance to be held at Leonato's house that night. And, if she found him suitable, he would request her hand from Leonato. Leonato asks Antonio to convey this information to Hero, so she can also prepare her answer should the report he has just heard be true.

Analysis
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