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Much Ado About Nothing

by William Shakespeare

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Much Ado About Nothing

In "Much Ado About Nothing," the phrase "God will send you no horns" is spoken by Leonato in Act II, Scene I. During a witty exchange, Leonato uses the proverb to suggest that God will not give...

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Beatrice's attitude towards the men in Act 1 Scene 1 and Act 2 Scene 1.

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Benedick and Beatrice do not woo as peaceably as less wise people because they are aware of each other's faults, having a past relationship. Unlike naive lovers such as Claudio and Hero, who are...

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To pass the time until Claudio's marriage, Don Pedro plans to match Benedick and Beatrice. He proposes this challenge to Claudio, likening it to one of "Hercules' labours" to emphasize its...

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Suspension of disbelief in "Much Ado About Nothing" occurs when Don Pedro woos Hero on Claudio's behalf by pretending to be Claudio at a masquerade. This plan, devised despite Don Pedro's prior...

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Benedick suggests Don Pedro needs a wife who is noble, possibly royal, to ensure a peaceful succession in Aragon. He implies Beatrice, with her intelligence and humor, is not suitable due to her...

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I think Claudio is jealous of Pedro because he's Hero's suitor. He wants to believe that Don John knows what he's talking about, so he can look down on Hero. I don't think Claudio trusts her. After...

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