Much Ado About Nothing

As you view:

1. Why might it be hard to believe that Hero and Claudio really love each other? (Give at least 5 reasons)

2. Speech and conversation are important in the play, and many of the characters have distinctive ways of speaking. How do the characters’ speech patterns differ?

3. Identify at least 4 examples of mal·a·prop·ism, of course you may use Dogberry's examples:

4. How do gossip, conversation, and overhearing function in the play?

5. What does the play say about relationships between women and men?

6. In what ways is the setting of this play a "utopia?"

7. What does this play reveal about the essential qualities of marriage?