" Much Ado About Nothing"

 Characters

Leonato- Father of Hero and uncle of Beatrice. He is the governor of Messina and is very kind-hearted and loving (especially his daughter Hero whom he dotes upon). He is also well respected.

Don Pedro- a nobleman of Arragon sometimes referred to as "Prince." He is very courteous, generous and intelligent earning him the respect of those around him.

Beatrice- Leonato's niece and Hero's cousin. she seems to be very outspoken and quick to insults which is usually amusing to her family and peers. She is also critical of love although deep down she longs for a companion. She harbor's hatred toward men , especially Benedick who she holds as the object of her ridicule.

Hero- the daughter of Leonato. She is very gentle, loving and innocent. She is also in love with Claudio.

Bendick- a soldier fighting under Don Pedro and Claudio. He shares most of Beatrice's qualities including her wittiness and mockery of other persons and her critical state of mind about love. He also harbor's hate toward women in fear of infidelity.

Claudio-  is a soldier fighting under Don Pedro who fell in love with Hero. he is very  loyal and loving but is also gullible to rumors he hears.

Don John- Don Pedro's half brother who is referred to sometimes as "Bastard." His evil actions are powered by his jealousy, envy and  hatred  of his brother's authority.

Borachio- Don John's associate and accomplice in his plot.

Conrade- Don John's other devoted associate.