"Much Ado About Nothing": An Evaluation on the codes of value in Messina.

In "Much Ado About Nothing" Shakespeare creates a vivid social structure of characters based upon different aspects of personality, and standards. The attitude of this community greatly influences events in the play, and often results in conflicting and disingenuous events, which embody the whole plot. Shakespeare's characters are often composed of virtuous qualities, however, these are neutralised by various personality imperfections and flaws. The contrast and conflict between these different standards cause the materialisation of …

…is so different to the acceptable conduct that we are used to in modern society. Shakespeare's characters are often based upon different extremes of personality, and tend to contrast with each other, consequently influencing the society within the play, as evident in "Much Ado About Nothing." It is this convincing social structure that reinforces the plot, and underlies the overall message of the play, which gives 'Much Ado About Nothing' its renowned quality and eloquence.