Jul 25, 2008

Much Ado About Nothing | Pedro (Character Analysis)

Don Pedro, a nobleman and soldier, is the Prince of Arragon (Aragon), a region of eastern Spain. He is referred to by Leonato as "your Grace" (I.i.100) and indeed his behavior throughout much of the play is gracious and courtly. When the audience first meets Don John, who is Don Pedro's brother, it hears of Don Pedro's gracious behavior to his rebellious brother.

Don Pedro's actions throughout the play display his power and influence as well as his good humor. He has the power to confer honors for valor on the soldiers in his company and has done so to Claudio just before the beginning...