Excessive Pride

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William Shakespeare wrote plays intended for entertainment; however, entertainment was not always his sole objective. His plays, like all successful dramas, served as a chance for the author to present a moral lesson. The paper shows how Shakespeare, in his play "Much Ado About Nothing," uses Claudio's harsh overreaction to contrast him with other characters when hearing of Hero's infidelity. It is always important to question the source of information and its validity before attempting to act on a problem. The paper explains how Shakespeare uses the character of Claudio to show how grave injustices will cause harm when individual pride clouds ones decision making process.

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"This shows that Leonato had respect for the young warrior. His place in society made him an eligible bachelor, so when he wished to marry Hero, it was no surprise that Leonato consented. Claudio's lack of judgment destroyed Leonato's preconception. Hero denied that she had anything to do with another man before the wedding. Despite this contradiction of facts, Claudio believed his eyes, and did not have any desire to delve further in the matter. Shakespeare shows us how foolish his actions were by the reaction of characters around him."

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