In Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," Don John expresses disdain for Hero, calling her a "sweet lady" in a sarcastic manner. He seeks to undermine her reputation and happiness, viewing her as an obstacle to his own malicious intentions. His contempt for her reflects his larger desire to create discord and chaos among the other characters. Ultimately, Don John's negative portrayal of Hero is central to the play's conflict.
Speak against Hero
Claudio
He received money from Don John.
what lie does don juan tell claudio
Don John deceives Claudio by making him believe that Hero has been unfaithful. He shows Claudio what he claims is Hero in a compromising situation with another man, manipulating Claudio's perceptions and emotions. This deceit leads Claudio to publicly shame Hero on their wedding day, believing she has betrayed him. Don John's actions are driven by jealousy and a desire to cause chaos.
Speak against Hero
hero for himself
Claudio
He received money from Don John.
They speak out at Hero's wedding.
He pays him.
money from Don John
money from Don John
what lie does don juan tell claudio
Don John. He does a fine job of it, too.
Don John got Borachio to make love to his girlfriend in Hero's bedroom calling her Hero all the while. Meanwhile Don John got Don Pedro and Hero's fiancé Claudio to stand under the window to overhear all this lovemaking and moaning of Hero's name. Naturally, Claudio could come to only one conclusion. It's hard to figure out why Borachio's girlfriend would go along with this, though. Or indeed why she doesn't speak up at the wedding.
Don John deceives Claudio by making him believe that Hero has been unfaithful. He shows Claudio what he claims is Hero in a compromising situation with another man, manipulating Claudio's perceptions and emotions. This deceit leads Claudio to publicly shame Hero on their wedding day, believing she has betrayed him. Don John's actions are driven by jealousy and a desire to cause chaos.