Much Ado About Nothing (HSC SSCE English Standard): Flashcards
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Setting of Much Ado About Nothing
Setting of Much Ado About Nothing
Messina, Italy, late 1500s
Character description: Beatrice
Character description: Beatrice
Hero's cousin, known for quick wit & sharp tongue
Who is Don John?
Who is Don John?
Don Pedro's illegitimate half-brother, self-proclaimed villain
'Merry war' between Beatrice & Benedick
'Merry war' between Beatrice & Benedick
Their ongoing battle of witty insults & clever remarks
Borachio's plot to ruin Hero
Borachio's plot to ruin Hero
Margaret dressed as Hero at window to fake unfaithfulness
Character: Dogberry
Character: Dogberry
Well-meaning but incompetent constable who arrests Borachio
Climax of the play
Climax of the play
Claudio publicly shames Hero at their wedding ceremony
Friar Francis's plan after Hero is accused
Friar Francis's plan after Hero is accused
Pretend Hero died from shame to make Claudio regret his mistake
Identity of masked bride Claudio marries
Identity of masked bride Claudio marries
Hero, revealed to be alive
Meaning of title 'Much Ado About Nothing'
Meaning of title 'Much Ado About Nothing'
Crisis from false accusation - fuss about nothing real