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Characters
Much Ado About Nothing Characters
| Beatrice | Niece of Leonatio and cousin of Hero; uses her wit to mock and tease others |
| Benedick | Soldier who swears he will never marry; critical of women |
| Claudio | Young soldier who falls in love with Hero; quick to believe nasty rumors |
| Hero | Young daughter of Leonato; cousin to Beatrice |
| Don Pedro | Longtime friend of Leonato |
| Leonato | Father of Hero and uncle to Beatrice; most of the play takes place in his home |
| Don John | Creates a dark scheme to ruin the happiness of Claudio and Hero; motivated by envy of his brother |
| Margaret | Hero's serving woman; unwittingly helps deceive Claudio |
| Borachio | Lover of Margaret; conspires with Don John |
| Dogberry | Chief of policeman and in charge of the watch; humorous |