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Act 1, scene i: Where is the story set? Messina, Italy Act 1, scene i: Who returns from war? Don Pedro of Aragon with is army of men Act 1, scene i: Describe the military success. A few of the soldiers had died, but there were no large tragedies. Act 1, scene i:Whom has Don Pedro honored? Claudio (a young Florentine) Act 1, scene i:What does Beatrice want to know? She wants to know if Sr. Benedick has returned from war. Act 1, scene i: How does she pun or ...

Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. Who was Shakespeare? William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birthday is most commonly celebrated on 23 April (see When was Shakespeare born), which is also believed to be the date he died in 1616. Comedy A humorous work of dr...

Leonato Governor of Messina, Hero's father, Beatrice's uncle, and the host for the play's events Hero Leonato's only daughter, in love with Claudio and wrongfully accused of being unchaste Beatrice Leonato's niece and Hero's cousin. She is admired for her wit and intelligence. She is comically tricked into falling in love with Benedick. Margaret Hero's gentlewoman. Don Pedro Prince of Aragon and close friend of Benedick and Claudio Don John Don Ped...

At the beginning of Much Ado about Nothing, Don Pedro and his men return from A war with Don John In this endeavor, Claudio has served Don Pedro well despite his youth Beatrice refers to Benedick as -Signor Mountanto -a "stuffed" man or scarecrow -a person who changes best friends frequently From Beatrice's remarks, the audience realizes that -Beatrice has been hurt before by Benedick -Beatrice and Benedick have had a romantic relationship in the past -Beatrice en...

Who is the author? Shakespeare How many acts are in the play? 5 Is this a comedy, a tragedy, or a history? Comedy Don Pedro and his army are returning from battle. What are reports of Claudio's performance on the battlefield? Has done more than anyone would expect from a man his age, looks like a lamb but fights like a lion, has exceeded all expectations How are Hero and Beatrice related? They are cousins In her conversation with the messenger, whom does ...

Don Pedro -Prince of Aragon -made a plan to help Claudio win over Hero -judging especially off of the movie, everyone seems to respect him well -when everyone heard that Don Pedro had come they got so excited -a witness to Don John's plan against Hero Leonato -father of Hero -Beatrice's Uncle -the governor of Messina -the play is based around his home Claudio -falls in love with Hero -from the city of Florence -tricked into thinking Hero cheated, and then that she was...

At the beginning of the play, Don Pedro returns from war with whom? Benedick & Claudio Who did Don Pedro defeat in the war, and how does he treat this man? Don John. He is invited to Messina as a guest. Beatrice uses the phrase "Signior Mountanto" to refer to which character and which of his traits? Benedick. His poor fighting skills. At first, Beatrice and Benedick both insisted that... they never want to marry Who is interested in marrying Hero, and how would ...

Where does much ado about nothing take place? messina, italy Acr 1, scene 1: the messenger tells leonato someone will be arriving in messina. who is coming? don pedro Act 1, Scene 1: Where are Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, and Don John returning from? war act 1, scene 1: beatrice questions the messenger about someone. Who? signior montanto act 1, scene 1: who is signior montanto and what is his relation to beatrice? Benedick, he and beatrice used to date a...

The messenger tells Leonato someone will be arriving in Messina. Who is coming? Don Pedro and his soldiers (benedick and Claudio) Beatrice questions the messenger about someone. Who? Benedick Describe Beatrice's greeting to Benedick upon his arrival rude and hurtful How long do Don Pedro and his company plan on staying in Messina 1 month who is Don John Don Pedro's half brother; "illegitimate"; "villain" who catches Claudio's eye Hero What i...

witty heroine, Leonato's niece, Hero's cousin, and the sworn enemy/true love of Benedick. Beatrice young lord under service of Don Pedro, friend to Claudio, swears that he will never love/marry Benedick young soldier who falls in love with Hero Claudio Leonato's daughter, Beatrice's cousin, Antonio's niece, and the beloved (and slandered) fiancée of Claudio Hero kind Prince of Arragon, benevolent schemer, sides with Claudio Don Pedro bastard prince, ...