The governor of Messina; He
is very sentimental and
hospitable, and appreciative
of those who have fought.
Hero
She is very kind, sweet, and
polite, and she doesn't talk much.
Claudio says that he is in love with
her, and finds her very beautiful.
Leonato is
Hero's father
Beatrice
Beatrice is witty and makes a lot
of smart remarks, especially with
and about Benedick. She doesn't
have much faith in love.
Hero and Beatrice
are cousins and
best friends
Beatrice and Benedick
argue a lot and act like
they hate each other
Benedick
Benedick is a soldier who does
not trust women because he
does not believe in love. He is
very cynical and witty.
Benedick and Claudio
fought together and are
friendly towards each other
Don John
At first Don John is polite, but then he is
shown to be rather morose and evil. He is
often sad without much reason and does
not like many people, including his brother.
Don John is Don Pedro's
illegitimate brother
Don John stays in Leonato's
house with the other soldiers
after they are done fighting.
Claudio
Claudio is a very brave soldier
who did exceptionally well in the
war. He falls in love with Hero,
much to Benedick's dismay.
Don Pedro
Don Pedro is a soldier who is very
appreciative to those who fight
under him and those who assist him,
like Leonato. He is polite and kind.
Don Pedro was
Claudio's leader when
they were fighting