Find out when the play, “Much Ado About Nothing”, was written and describe the storyline.
The storyline is about people falling in love, betrayal by inside forces, fake deaths and fabulous balls. Its run by the lives of Messinaian people.
It was written in either 1598 or 1599.
Identify some of the main characters, dividing them into two groups: ‘good’ and ‘evil’.
Good
Don Pedro
Hero
Claudio
Beatrice
Benedick
Leonato
Bad
Don John
Conrade
Borachio
Do some of them change for better or worse (give an example or two)?
Don John was good but he turns for the worse and becomes evil. Beatrice and Benedick change for better because they find love with each other. Claudio has a brief period of madness and he turns evil but quickly turns back good.
Do they change back?
No they do not. In Don John’s case that’s a pity but it Beatrice and Benedicks’ case it is good because they find love. Claudio changes back.
What seem to be the play’s messages? List below.
The play is all about falling in love isn’t easy
Do you think the play is relevant today?
Yes because falling in love still isn’t easy
What is the difference between classical tragedy and comedy?
The difference is that classical tragedy is sad and sometimes hard to watch because of its relativity and comedy is funny and enjoyable to watch so they are completely different.
Into which category (if either)does this play seem to fit?
It fits into classical tragedy because it is very tragic how they cant find peace and love with each other even though they want to.
Closing activity: I made it but the blog wont let me post it up :(
Design a poster advertising the play, using some of the techniques of advertising that we studied in class. Include details such as where/when the performance is being staged, cost of tickets, cast, name of play, name of playwright
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