Essays Tagged: "Don John"

Much Ado About Nothing Written between 1598 and 1600 by William Shakespeare

Much Ado About NothingWritten between 1598 and 1600by William ShakespeareThe Characters:Don Pedro, Prince of AragonDon John, his bastard brotherClaudio, a young lord of FlorenceBenedick, a ... enedick, a young lord of PaduaLeonato, governor of MessinaAntonio, his brotherBorachio, follower of Don JohnFriar FrancisHero, daughter to LeonatoBeatrice, niece to LeonatoMargaret and Ursula, gentlew ... s to find the full happiness.The plot is set in Messina, Italy, and it starts with the returning of Don Pedro, Don John, Borrachio, Benedick and Claudio from war, where they all have been brave soldie ...

(4 pages) 51 0 3.8 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Audience Reactionsd and Attitudes to Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

social standards in Elizabethan society whether they are fair or not. In Act 2 Scene 2 of the play, Don John plots to frame Hero and make it look like she has been unfaithful to her fiancée the ... t of act 4 scene 1, the arranged marriage between Claudio and Hero is about to take place, Claudio, Don Pedro and Don Pedro think that Hero has been unfaithful and is no longer a virgin. However, they ...

(10 pages) 37 0 4.3 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Don John, the Angry Bastard

Don John, in Shakespeare's Much Ado about Nothing, is not fairly treated by critics and readers alik ... ut man forced into an undesirable condition and thusly he rages against a world aligned against him.Don John's actions are taken out of a plain desire to do evil but instead in a Machiavellian move to ... ick being the superior fighter would have killed Claudio. This would have caused by reason of honor Don Pedro to dual Benedick. Benedick being younger and faster would also have defeated him, leaving ...

(2 pages) 13 0 3.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Battle Of Lepanto

stiandom was under attack.· The war was between the Venetian, Papal and Spanish fleet led by Don John of The Netherlands against the Ottomans. The battle was essentially Christians versus Islam ... and re-opened, often due to almost issues which were almost trivial in scope, such as who was to be Don Johns 2nd in command, the grand commander of Castille or the commander of the Pope's galleys.&mi ...

(7 pages) 45 0 3.3 Mar/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Tricks and Manipulation

nipulate the thoughts and feelings of the characters.The key examples of such manipulation includes Don Pedro, Claudio and Leonato tricking Benedick into believing that Beatrice loves him, and also He ... ick is in love with her. The relationship between Claudio and Hero is also manipulated. For example Don John and Borachio trick Claudio and the Prince into believing Hero is unfaithful. As in the trad ...

(3 pages) 22 0 0.0 Aug/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

An exploration of the ways in which pride is presented in William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"

has several definitions, each of which Shakespeare has approached and demonstrated, and this he has done particularly through several of the main characters. For example, Don John is portrayed as havi ... other."This immediately indicates to the audience that there is a colourful history between the two Dons, which although is only implied, has involved a tension in their relationship caused by Don Joh ...

(8 pages) 19 0 5.0 Sep/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Much Ado About Nothing- William Shakespeare. Discuss how Shakespeare's original script lays the foundations of Branagh's portrayal of the character Don John.

bout Nothing" directed by Kenneth Branagh, relating to William Shakespeares play of the same title.*Don John is the main villain in "Much Ado About Nothing." He is the one who speaks little, but when ... blood to be disdained of them all then to fashion a carriage to rob love from any.'The imagery that Don John creates when he speaks are not of happy things. He uses the idea of trapped animals:'I have ...

(7 pages) 59 3 4.6 Oct/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

A critique of scenery in Branagh's movie version of Much Ado About Nothing.

ill effects from the war. The characters' unfamiliarity with treachery is what makes it so easy for Don John to play them against each other. Most of the acting is set outside, the sunlight reflecting ... ure appearance goes, but the rest of them are as diverse as the Gods themselves. Denzel Washington (Don Pedro), who is usually better known for his action flicks, seems surprisingly comfortable with S ...

(3 pages) 31 0 3.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Don John

Though some of actions his can be considered ones of villainy, Don John cannot be declared a thoroughly evil villain because he has a reason to be angry. Borachio ... s a reason to be angry. Borachio is the main villain because he does not react to an injustice like Don John. Instead, he acts out of pure greed, causing pain and anguish for just to get money. ... greed, causing pain and anguish for just to get money. Because he was an illegitimate child, Don John is slightly rejected by society. Though he is of a royal bloodline, he does not receive the ...

(3 pages) 18 0 3.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

"Much Ado About Nothing" Movie Review

o outwit each other. The plot is full of lies, misunderstandings, deceptions and cruel jokes. While Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon, helps Beatrice and Benedick to realize and admit their true feelings, h ... Beatrice and Benedick to realize and admit their true feelings, his illegitimate brother, the evil Don John, tries to destroy the love between Hero and Claudio. The end you can imagine...The film's a ...

(3 pages) 35 1 4.0 Jan/2006

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Comment on the theme of friendship in the play "Much ado about Nothing"?

endships have been broken and trouble ensue just because of love.The first instance of this is when Don John tells Claudio that the Prince woos Hero for himself. Claudio being gullible and extremely j ... r himself. Claudio being gullible and extremely jealous, immediately looses all the trust he has in Don Pedro just because of Don John saying that he heard the Prince "swear his affection".The betraya ...

(1 pages) 20 0 3.7 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

How does Shakespeare maintain the balance between seriousness and comedy in the play "Much ado about nothing"?

d throughout the play.One place where this sense of balance can be seen is in Act II Scene 2 and 3; Don John and Borachio devise a cruel plot to deceive Claudio into thinking that Hero had betrayed hi ... ements to be carried out. For example Benedick, Beatrice and Dogberry add humour to the play, while Don John and Borachio include the evil aspects that occur in all plays. Claudio and Hero are the cen ...

(1 pages) 16 0 3.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Discuss Shakespeare's use of dramatic irony in the play? What is the effect on the audience and how does it contribute to plot and character development?

k behind the mask, as she continually ridicules him, yet he himself does not realise it. Similarly, Don John tricks Claudio into believing that Don Pedro is actually wooing Hero for himself, when he i ... and jealous so he believes his friend has betrayed him. This leads to him confronting and accusing Don Pedro until he finds out that what he thought is not really true.Hero's supposed infidelity is a ...

(2 pages) 19 0 4.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

William Shakespear's "Much Ado About Nothing". Critique of the 1993 film directed by Kenneth Branagh.

ic components: drama, humor, and unsubstantial love. This comedy will have you laughing even if you don't understand half of the Shakespearean dialogue; it is witty, and surely will keep you on the ed ... and a Golden Globe, Emma Thompson, who is playing Beatrice. The scene is closed when the news that Don Pedro, played by Densel Washington, has won a battle against Don John (Keanu Reeves), who happen ...

(3 pages) 23 0 0.0 Jun/2006

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

"Much Ado About Nothing" by Shakespeare

thing", Shakespeare first tell us the love story of Hero and Claudio. Claudio is a young soldier of Don Pedro's Army. He has fought bravely on the war and may perhaps have been the reason of Don Pedro ... and may perhaps have been the reason of Don Pedro's victory. For this reason Claudio has an enemy, Don John who seems to also like Hero and be jealous of Claudio's successful welcome after the war. . ...

(4 pages) 37 0 4.6 Jul/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Explore the Dramatic Significance of Truth and Lies in "Much Ado About Nothing"

bout Nothing" centres on the lies told about Hero and the deception of Hero's friends and family by Don John and Borachio. As well as this obvious malicious form there are also many other types of dec ... that he is not himself.Claudio is the most deceived character in the play. He deceives himself and Don John does everything he can to trick Claudio into believing Hero is unfaithful.During the masked ...

(6 pages) 21 0 5.0 Dec/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

"Much Ado about Nothing" by William Shakespeare

Examine how Shakespeare presents evil and the darker side of Messina through the character of Don John in "Much Ado about Nothing".Leanato welcomes Don Pedro to his house as they are passing by. ... Pedro to his house as they are passing by. Beatrice and Benedick are arguing, but Claudio speaks to Don Pedro about him loving Hero. Leanato is told a false rumor about Don Pedro's intentions towards ...

(6 pages) 25 0 3.0 Feb/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Much Ado Abt Nothing

ty. The theme of the futility of human action (in this comedy limited to the villainous plotting of Don John and not his brother) certainly comes across after the repeated and quick failures of Don Jo ... brother) certainly comes across after the repeated and quick failures of Don John's various plots. Don John's attempt to create a rift between Claudio and Don Pedro is quickly foiled; whilst his late ...

(3 pages) 14 0 3.0 Jul/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Notes Of Much Ado About Nothing

nopsis, historical significance, about the author, productions, design aspects, my opinion Synopsis Don Pedro, Prince of Arragon, pays a visit to Leonata, the governor of Messina, while returning from ... the governor of Messina, while returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother, Don John. Accompanying him are two of his officers, Benedick and Claudio. While in Messina, Claudio ...

(6 pages) 17 0 5.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Critique of "Much Ado About Nothing"

hat they decided to get married. Everything for the wedding was going so well for the wedding until Don John heard about it. Don John is a soldier but an evil one. Don John doesn't like the idea that ... hey won't get married. The rumors all said that Hero was having fun with other men besides Claudio. Don John pays people to go and tell Claudio about the situation. Hero has not yet heard any of this ...

(1 pages) 24 0 3.5 Nov/2007

Subjects: Art Essays > Performing Arts