In Act 1, Scene 3 of his play, Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare uses his language to introduce Don John, the antagonist, as an honest and unabashed “plain dealing villain.” Don John is the brother of Don Pedro, a good friend of the noble Claudio. When asked about Claudio, Don John says that “if I can cross him in any way, I bless myself every way.” He finds pleasure in hurting others, making him like a villain. This sadistic quality in Don John characterizes him as a harmful and malicious person. He is “only trusted with a muzzle” and if he had his “mouth, he would bite.” If he had his “liberty,” he “would do [his] liking.” To lash out and speak his mind is in his nature. First of all, Don John is not trusted because he fought in opposition