Act V, Scene III: The Epitaph - Much Ado About Nothing

TLDRIn Act V, Scene III of Much Ado About Nothing, Claudio and Don Pedro visit Hero's tomb and read her epitaph. Claudio expresses remorse and vows to make his next marriage better.

Key insights

🔍Claudio and Don Pedro visit Hero's tomb in Act V, Scene III

💔Claudio reads Hero's epitaph and expresses remorse for his actions

💍Claudio vows to make his next marriage better

🎭Some productions of Much Ado About Nothing omit this scene

🖋️Staging decisions can impact the impact of Claudio's remorse

Q&A

What happens in Act V, Scene III of Much Ado About Nothing?

Claudio and Don Pedro visit Hero's tomb and read her epitaph.

How does Claudio feel in this scene?

Claudio expresses remorse for his actions.

What does Claudio vow to do?

Claudio vows to make his next marriage better.

Are there productions of Much Ado About Nothing that omit this scene?

Yes, some productions omit this scene.

How can staging decisions impact the impact of Claudio's remorse?

Assigning Claudio's reading of the epitaph to another character can diminish the impact of his remorse.

Timestamped Summary

00:14Claudio and Don Pedro visit Hero's tomb in the church courtyard

00:23Claudio reads aloud Hero's epitaph declaring her innocence

00:32Claudio vows to return to Hero's tomb every year

00:43Don Pedro dismisses the lords and the singers

01:02Claudio and Don Pedro return to Leonardo's home to prepare for the upcoming nuptials