| Battle; rebellion of Don John vs. Don Pedro | where has Don Pedro been? |
| Claudio | who was honored in battle? |
| they had a prior relationship | what do Beatrice and Benedick comments reveal?? |
| Leonato in Messina | What was the governor’s name? |
| not happy; doesn’t speak | how does john contrast with the others? |
| 1 month | how long do the men intend to stay? |
| Benedick; they have had a former relationship | To whom is Beatrice referring when she says, “I know you of old?” What does this suggest? |
| hero: pretty but not his type Beatrice: prettier, but has a demon inside of her | Benedick’s opinion on Hero? Beatrice? |
| Hero | what isLeonato’s short daughter? |
| Don John | who is the villain? |
| if she has any wealth | What does Caludio ask that makes viewers question he motivation? |
| Don Pedro | who says that he hopes to see Benedick look “pale with love”? |
| Arrange courtship of Hero; Pedro wears a mask ande woo Hero. | what does Pedro promise Claudio? |
| Borachio and Conrad | which two soldiers are loyal to Don John? |
| a garbed version of plan. Don pedro will marry Hero | what does john learn from Borachio? |
| Claudio: big hero who got the honor Pedro: has the inheritance | why does john hate Claudio and Don Pedro? |
| Leonato | Governor of Messina Father of Hero Uncle of Beatrice |
| Hero: | Leonato’s “short daughter”Young ObedientPure and virtuousLoves Claudio |
| Beatrice | Cousin of hero Former relationship with Benedick merry war of wits” |
| Don Pedro | Prince from Aragon in Spain Leader of soldiers Recently been at warRebellion led by Don John agaisnt Don Pedro Because Don Pedro is legitame heir while Don John is the illigitamate |
| Don John: | Shakespeare says he is the Bastard brother to Don Pedro Cause himself a “plain-dealing villain” |
| Benedick | SoldierConfirmed bachelor Think he is “beloved of women”Afraid of commitment |
| Claudio: | youngest of soldiersWas heroic in his first skirmish Wants to marry Hero From Florence, Italy |
| Dogberry | policemen; comical relief |
| Vergas | assistant of Dogberry |
| Antonio | older brother of Leonato |
Much Ado about Nothing Act 1
July 8, 2019