This play contrasts the naïve couple Hero and Claudio with a witty couple whose squabbling indicates the title of this work.
About halfway through this play, a once cynical character shows signs of truly being in love, such as having a toothache and appearing with his beard shaven. In Act V, one of the heroes of this play sings "Pardon, Goddess of the Night" after hanging a scroll at the tomb of his lover, whom he thinks is dead. Its characters include Margaret and Ursula, the latter of whom schemes to bring a couple together. At this play's close, John the Bastard is captured and will be returned to Messina. Its conclusion is foretold by the arrest of Borachio and Conrad by the bumbling Dogberry. This play contrasts the naïve couple Hero and Claudio with a witty couple whose squabbling indicates the title of this work. For 10 points, identify this Shakespeare play whose central couple is Beatrice and Benedick.
About halfway through this play, a once cynical character shows signs of truly being in love, such as having a toothache and appearing with his beard shaven.
Much Ado About Nothing