Theme Of Noting In Much Ado About Nothing

In the time of William Shakespeare, the words “nothing” and “noting” had little to no vocal distinction; the words sounded nearly alike when spoken aloud. This piece of knowledge reveals the cleverness in the title of Much Ado About Nothing, one of William Shakespeare’s classic comedies. The play is all about making something out of “nothing” due to “noting.” Misconceived noting causes chaos among the main characters, especially when these characters choose not to investigate these observations. In some cases, correct noting can also cause quite a commotion when the information is in the wrong hands, while, in other cases, well-researched observations kept this comedy from turning into a tragedy. Perhaps the most “ado” is in result of the male characters worrying about female characters’ purity. Anxiety and paranoia cloud the men’s observations, and, of course, disorder ensues. Throughout the play, perception of current events dictate the events of the future. The misinformed observations seen in Much Ado About Nothing are largely due to the fact that virtually everyone jumps to conclusions before further

After all “noting” things that are really “nothing” to fuss over is what keeps the plotline alive and moving. Incorrect, uninvestigated observations facilitate discourse and chaos among the main characters throughout the entire play. Even accurate information, when delivered into the wrong hands, creates trouble for the main characters, though, perhaps, the uncovered truth is what actually saves them in the end. The men are able to overcome their insecurity over the women’s chastity, and everyone lives happily ever after, except, appropriately, for Don John. Though this play is nothing but an old, entertaining work of fiction, its lesson still holds true today: take the things around you, not from outward superficialities, but from a critical perspective, looking at every