Analysis of Claudio and Hero in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing

Running head: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
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1MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
The comedy piece, Much Ado about Nothing, is assumed to be written by William
Shakespeare in 1598 and 1599. In this essay, two of the character of the piece will be discussed
focusing on the significant character’s motives and attitudes. The essay also focuses on the ways
character’s actions affect other characters and the plot as a whole including the growth of the
person as a person. Lastly, the essay discusses things, if any, can be learned from these
characters.
The reason for considering the two characters, Claudio and Hero, are not for they are the
central character of the story but the story is revolving around them gives various interesting
insights. Claudio is the young soldier that has won great acclaim fighting under Don Pedro
recently. He falls in love with Hero when he returns to Messina. He is youthful, enthusiastic and
the young lover of the story. Although he is a good soldier who seems to win every battle, he is
an immature person who can be moulded in any way. His character is specifically more to do
with looks and his bravery than clever and intelligent. The way he gives passionate feelings and
the enthusiasm to his emotions it displayed a sign of immaturity. Also, he was easily fooled by
Don John and spoilt his relationship in a while. He also has an unfortunate suspicious nature
which is the reason he believed the evil humor quickly (Whedon & Shakespeare, 2013).
Hero is the beautiful young daughter of Leonato. She is gentle, kind and beautiful as per
the stories during that decades described women. She falls in love with Claudio when Claudio
falls in love with her. Don John slandered her and Claudio after becoming manipulated takes
revenge from her. She only suffered terribly with all the unfair treatment on her. She is fragile
and at the same time a very graceful woman (Howard, 2013).