Marriage of Claudio and Hero in “Much Ado About Nothing”
Consider your response to the last Study Question and then write 600-800 words arguing for or against the following proposition: the marriage of Claudio and Hero provides a satisfactory conclusion to Much Ado About Nothing.
In formulating your argument, you will want to consider, among other things, some or all of the following:
- The character (including words and deeds) of both Hero and Claudio
- The presence of villainy in the world of the play
- The conventions of Shakespearean comedy as you are coming to understand them
- What other characters in the play say concerning Hero and Claudio
- Your own sense of what is just and right.
Take a strong position for or against the stated proposition, and be sure to cite specific lines, scenes, and actions in the play that support your viewpoint.
Word Count: 600-700
No. of Pages: 3