Much Ado About Nothing
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A 9 page examination of plot, theme, structure, & meaning in "Much Ado About Nothing." The writer finds that although Much Ado is not as popular as some of Shakespeare's other plays, it excels in wit and in the author's renowned use of colloquial prose. Bibliography lists 7 critical sources.
Filename: Muchado.wps

Much Ado About Nothing # 2
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A 5 page paper discussing the differences and the similarities between the love of Claudio and Hero and the love of Benedick and Beatrice in the classic by William Shakespeare, 'Much Ado About Nothing.' While Claudio and Hero's love is based on appearances, wealth, and ignorance Benedick and Beatrice's attraction is based on mutual regard, respect, and the fact that they both acknowledge the inner beauty of the other. The outcome is perhaps the only common bond that the two relationships share. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Muchn.rtf

Much Ado About Nothing & Noting
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A 3 page essay that argue that in Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare builds a plot that is predicated on disproving the old adage "seeing is believing." Time and again throughout the play, the way in which relationships and behavior are perceived proves to be in error. In other words, the features that the characters note about each other prove to be misperception. Sometimes this leads to dire consequences; sometimes to love. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khado2.rtf

Much Ado About Nothing / An Annotated Bibliography
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In 10 pages, the author presents an annotated bibliography of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PCmaanab.doc

Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night/On Film
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A 7 page research paper/essay that discusses 2 film adaptations. While there are numerous film adaptations of Shakespeare’s tragedies, the Bard’s comedies have proven to be notoriously difficult to translate successfully to the screen (Crowl 69). However, Kenneth Branagh’s Much Ado About Nothing (1993) and Trevor Nunn’s Twelfth Night (1996) successfully overcome the challenges inherent in a film adaptation of a Shakespearean comedy, as both films were artistically and commercially successful. First of all, these films overcome the problems of translating the plays from the restrictive confines of the stage to the visual options available in film. They also combine aspects of Hollywood storytelling and cinematic technique that are familiar to modern audiences with Shakespeare text and, thereby, imbue the classic plays with fresh energy and postmodern aesthetic. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khmaantn.rtf

Much Ado About Nothing; Hero and Beatrice
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This 8 page paper examines the message in this well known Shakespeare comedy. Despite the humour, the plight of the two female characters is serous. The paper looks at the role of hero and Beatrice, the relationships they have and how they are conducted to extrapolate the messages that may be taken form the play, such as the need for equality and the role of women in society. The paper ends with a comparisons between Shakespeare’s original work and the adaptation directed by Kenneth Branagh in 1993. The MLA style bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEmuchdo.rtf

MUCH ADO ABOUT SEX
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This 5 page paper discusses the battle between the sexes in Shakespeare's play, Much Ado About Nothing. Examples are given where the battles take place. Analysis of the battles, example quotes cited from the text and a comprehensive study of symbolism are included, as well. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBmchado.rtf

Relationships Between Men and Women in William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”
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A 5 page paper which examines the male/female relationships between dual couples Hero and Claudio and Beatrice and Benedick, and considers how a modern audience might respond to these relationships. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGmuch.rtf

Settings in William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” and “The Merchant of Venice”
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the use of settings in the respective plays, and how the characters relate to the moods of these settings. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGmanmov.rtf