Jul 25, 2008

Much Ado About Nothing | Act I, Scene 3 Summary and Analysis

New Characters: Conrade: Don John's companion, who assumes the position of advisor

Borachio: Don John's companion, recently employed by Leonato, who will play a major role in the slander of Hero

Summary
We are still at Leonato's house. Conrade greets Don John, only to find him in a foul mood. When he attempts to reason Don John out of his misery; Don John takes a perverse and self-willed stance. Conrade advises Don John that he needs to bide his time, reminding him that he is too recently taken back in Don Pedro's good graces, after having confronted him in battle, before...