In Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," many factors are combined to make it one of his most wittiest romantic comedies. He addresses several issues at the same time. For example, he addresses the concern of England that Elizabeth had no legitimate heir for the throne in his portrayal of Don Juan. Don Juan is seen as malicious, self-interested and dangerous. This is perhaps a warning to England about the possible actions of an illegitimate heir on the throne.

At the same time, Shakespeare examines the nature of love and marriage. He utilizes the two plots between Beatrice and Benedict and Claudio and Hero. While Claudio and Hero have a relationship that is more in line with the current view on marriage and love, i.e. that marriage is a business deal and love is not relevant to such matters, he further explores other options to the current contractual view. To this end, he introduces the notions that people who marry should have a solid commitment to one another as well as great respect for each other. Furthermore, he introduces us to the idea that people in love communicate, sometimes at high decibels. He challenges us to look at the differen

These factors are important in Shakespeare's England, because they represent the clamor for a legitimate heir for Elizabeth to the extent that a person's inward worth and ability to rule a nation is overshadowed by the appearance of strength and capability. Hero represents also, the vulnerability of the throne and the danger in marrying it off to the most handsome suitor. While appearing to be capable of commitment, the suitor is unable to defend the throne in times of attack or slander.

ce between reality and play-acting, specifically in the way courtly love distanced itself from the reality of real love.

This concern is still relevant today, in our own country where fancy words and plenty of money tend to secure positions of power in politics. Many times, it is not until a crisis arises that we are able to see the true character and the true extent of the commitment of the person whose influence and wealth has secured them a position of great importance. The reason the position is important is not because of the title or connections attached to it, but rather the responsibility as well as the power to impact the lives of other's either good or bad.

The portrayal of Constable Dogberry and his night watchmen shows how people can assume themselves to be more important than they are. Dogberry and his men create a position for themselves this is neither needed nor wanted. They put on airs pertaining to their importance to Hero's father. They demonstrate they extent people will go to create a role of significance for themselves in society. Constable Dogberry assumes himself educated by the type of words he uses with no regard for their meaning and context. He assumes that if he talks the talk, he will be able to convince others that he is truly informed about the current events in the world. Shakespeare pokes

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