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On the surface, it means just what you think: "Much Ado about Nothing" means "A Lot of Talk about Nothing"
But, there is another meaning. The word "thing" also referred to the male genitalia; women, who have a different kind of genitals, have "no thing", or nothing. That's why, in Hamlet, Hamlet says "That's a fair thought to lie between a maid's legs." and Ophelia asks him what is, he says "Nothing".
In this way "Nothing" or its synonym "Naught" became associated with sex. That is the origin of our word "naughty". The title of the play also means "A Lot of Talk about Sex."
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What does Nothing mean from the play Much Ado about Nothing from Shakespeare?
That phrase means "lots of fuss about nothing"
How do the characters act in the novel much ado about nothing?
Much Ado About Nothing is a play. It is not a novel.
Why is Hero the hero on Much Ado About Nothing?
hero is not the hero in much ado about nothing, that's just her name!
Who is the royal leader of the troops on Much Ado about Nothing?
Don Pedro of Aragon holds the title of "Prince," and is often referred to as such.
Who was the lead actress in the film Much Ado about Nothing?
Emma Thompson played Beatrice in the 1994 film of Much Ado about Nothing.
Who is the author of much to do about nothing?
There is no such work as "Much to do about nothing". However, "Much Ado about Nothing" is the title of one of William Shakespeare's plays.
Who said Much to do About Nothing?
"Much Ado About Nothing" is a comedy play written by William Shakespeare.
What does Nothing mean from the play Much Ado about Nothing from Shakespeare?
That phrase means "lots of fuss about nothing"
When was Much Ado About Nothing - opera - created?
Much Ado About Nothing - opera - was created in 1901.
What was the Production Budget for Much Ado About Nothing?
The Production Budget for Much Ado About Nothing was $8,000,000.
How do the characters act in the novel much ado about nothing?
Much Ado About Nothing is a play. It is not a novel.
How much money did Much Ado About Nothing gross worldwide?
Much Ado About Nothing grossed $22,549,338 worldwide.
In what year was Much Ado About Nothing published?
Shakespeare wrote the comedy Much Ado About Nothing in around the year 1599 and it was published in the year 1600
How old is the film much ado about nothing?
Kenneth Branagh's film of Much Ado About Nothing was made in 1994.
Why is Hero the hero on Much Ado About Nothing?
hero is not the hero in much ado about nothing, that's just her name!
Who is the royal leader of the troops on Much Ado about Nothing?
Don Pedro of Aragon holds the title of "Prince," and is often referred to as such.
Who does claudio have a relationship with?
If you mean Claudio from Shakespeares play "Much ado about nothing" then the answer is Hero
