Much Ado About Nothing: Act 1 Scene 1

Much Ado About Nothing: Act 1 Scene 1

1. Greater Emphasis On Situations

   • Beatrice and Benedick always share banter upon meeting.
     • Leonato: "There is a kind of merry war betwix Signior Benedick and her: they never meet but there's a skirmish of wit between them."

2. Young Lovers

   • Claudio falls in love with Hero.
     • "In mine eye she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."

3. Use Of All Styles Of Comedy

   • Sarcasm
     • Leonardo: You will never run mad, niece. Beatrice: No, not till a hot January.
   • Word Play & Wit
     • Beatrice: "... let him bear the difference between himself and his horse;..."

4. Deception Among Characters

   • Don Pedro wants to disguise himself as Claudio to declare Claudios love to hero.
     • "I will assume thy part in some disguise and tell fair Hero I am Claudio..."