![]() Through "noting" (sounding like "nothing" and meaning gossip, rumour, overhearing), Benedick and Beatrice are tricked into confessing their love for each other, and Claudio is tricked into believing that Hero is not a maiden (virgin). The second romance, between Claudio's friend Benedick and Hero's cousin Beatrice, takes centre stage as the play continues, with both characters' wit and banter providing much of the humour. ![]() The first, between Claudio and Hero, is nearly altered by the accusations of the villain, Don John. The play is set in Messina and revolves around two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrives in the town. The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 15. ![]() John Gielgud as Benedick in a 1959 production ![]()
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