Claudio And Hero In Much Ado About Nothing

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Love, a four letter word that defines itself as an intense feeling of deep affection. Love is an important aspect in the lives of many all around, causing it to be seen everywhere. In Much Ado About Nothing, a comedic play written by the great William Shakespeare, love finds itself within the characters Claudio and Hero...or so some may think. By the end of the story, it is clear to see that the two are not truly in love as they have no real trust or commitment towards each other. To begin, Claudio and Hero are clearly not in love due to the fact that they have no trust within their relationship. For example, a conflict was presented in the play where Hero was accused to cheating on her beloved Claudio. Instead of trusting Hero, Claudio immediately

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