Much Ado About Nothing Literary Analysis

Have you ever wondered how someone like Shakespeare, sometimes regarded as one of the most talented writers, produced so many plays? Over the years, Shakespeare has perfected his style and uses his foundation to construct more quality plays. Unlike his tragedies, the comedies take a more light-hearted approach on many elements. Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare incorporates many consistencies found throughout his other comedies because of its literature devices that create tension, comedic wordplay, and the classic ending with a happy conclusion.

Much Ado About Nothing has a comedic atmosphere because of its usage of clever wordplay and language. A literal example of this includes Seacole, one of the watchmen, misinterpreting one

Benedick and Beatrice did not get along with each other throughout the beginning of the story, but they finally reveal their love for each other near the end. Don Pedro, one of the characters who influenced their decision, curiously questions, “How dost thou, Benedick, the married man?” (Shakespeare V, 4, 108). Benedick and Beatrice established relationship builds a sense of closure. The reader is comforted by the knowledge of a happy ending. Don John, the villain of the play, attempts to spread his melancholy nature to ruin Hero and Claudio’s love. A messenger announces to Don Pedro, “My lord, your brother John is ta’en in flight / And brought with armed men back to Messina” (Shakespeare V, 4, 120-121). The story is concluded peacefully as the source of sadness was removed. The conflict is resolved and the peace is restored. Much Ado About Nothing can relate to other comedies because of its restoration of peace through a joyful marriage of Benedick and Beatrice and the arrest of Don

During a masked ball, Don John purposely mistakes an identity to make his story less suspicious in an attempt to make Claudio jealous of Don Pedro. Don John, who is aware he is speaking to Claudio, utters, “Are not you Signor Benedick? / … / Signor, you are very near my brother in his love. He is enamored on Hero. I pray you, dissuade him from her” (Shakespeare II, 1, 132-135). Along with the third person omniscient point of view, Shakespeare uses this device to give the reader a sense of suspense. They understand Don John’s plan but Claudio may not. This gives the plot depth and mistaken identity aides in improving the depth. A common element of Shakespearean comedies is the use of mistaken identity and Much Ado About Nothing uses this to build Don John’s character and the