‘Much Ado About Nothing’ by William Shakespeare contains many aspects that anchor the Elizabethan conventions of comedy‚ but allows us to question whether the ending gratifies the audience and does it actually create a satisfactory dramatic catharsis? Aristotle first discussed the concept of catharsis. He believed that “the poet’s aim is to produce pleasure in the spectator by eliciting from the representation the emotions of pity (for others) and fear (for oneself)”. I believe ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
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April 2012 Archetypes on Much Ado about Nothing Archetypes are defined as universally understood symbols‚ terms‚ or behaviors. They are often used in stories to define characters and influence the reader. In David Lindenfeld’s article‚ “Jungian Archetypes and the Discourse of History‚” Carl Jung is accredited with saying that archetypes are like plastic sets of dispositions whose specific manifestations are shaped by culture and situation (217). In Much Ado about Nothing‚ three types of archetypes
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this apparent comedy male honour is a subject of deadly seriousness’ Do you agree? Much ado about nothing (MAUN) was written in a patriarchal society‚ (ruled by men) where Shakespeare could influence society’s morals and virtues in his plays. The idea of male honour was central to view the concept of masculinity. Shakespeare uses the seriousness of honour through his characters and his play as a whole looks at both sides of the question of honour. Although male honour is supposed to be viewed as
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Someone who is machiavellian exploits people’s weaknesses for their own benefit and doesn’t regard people’s well being over there own. In the play Much Ado About Nothing there are multiple machiavellian characters. But who is the most machiavellian? The two people competing for this title are Don John and Borachio. Although Borachio does have qualities of machiavellianism he is inferrerior when compared to Don Johns deceitful behaviour. First off‚ Don John exploits the weaknesses of others in order
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important than the facts." In this case‚ the fact is‚ the play Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare was written to be a comedy. The truth is‚ Much Ado About Nothing does not contain many of the characteristics of a comedy‚ and the truth will be evident to this generation. This play is not a comedy because it does not have enough humor‚ it is not funny in today’s society‚ and it’s theme focuses on serious events. Much Ado About Nothing should not be considered a comedy because it does not maintain
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Throughout the history of the world‚ honor has been an important part of life. In literature‚ as well‚ honor plays an important role in many plots and the development of almost any character. Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing is no exception. In this comedy about love and marriage‚ honor is revealed as the primary reason for many of the actions taken by several different characters. When Claudio breaks off his wedding with Hero‚ he does it because he believes she is not chastised as she claims
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"Much ado" essay The play "Much Ado About Nothing" is not about nothing. It shows themes in the areas of deception and love. The play is also streaked with metaphors brining in the taming of wild animals. These ideas make proving themes and issues and easy and convincing argument. The plot of the play is based upon deliberate deceptions‚ some bad natured and others well mannered. The deception of Claudio and Don Pedro results in Hero’s disgrace‚ while the hoax of her death prepares the way
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In Much Ado About Nothing‚ Shakespeare plays with his characters’ conceptions of identity. The comedy centers around noting; and mistaken identities sequentially move the plot forward. Throughout the play‚ Shakespeare manipulates clothing to conceal both the character’s identity and insecurities. And‚ like armor‚ this trope protects the characters from getting hurt and wounding their pride. In this regard‚ Shakespeare’s characters change their firmly held opinions as if they were changing clothing
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Much Ado about Nothing A response in one act Shakespeare has a talent for recognizing people’s vices and virtues and for applying them into characters that anyone can relate to at some point in the telling‚ Much Ado about Nothing is no exception. In this wonderful story readers are introduced to the bickering Beatrice and Benedick‚ an unlikely pair that seem more likely to banter than fall in love. We are also shown the love at first sight pairing of Hero and Claudio‚ two naïve yet happy
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Much Ado About Nothing 2013 brought us a new take on the Play “Much Ado about Nothing” by William Shakespeare. The new film was adapted‚ produced and directed by Joss Whedon who also created the Buffy the Vampire movie along with it’s series. “Much Ado” unlike the Kenneth Branagh Version is set in Modern Day along with a black and white indie film look to it. The film sticks to the language of William Shakespeare respectively and follows the plot to it as well. The play is pretty much a story
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