Lies have been used throughout history in a variety of ways. Some lies serve to backstab people, while others compliment and sugarcoat sticky situations. According to “Lies, Lies, Lies” by Time Magazine, there are many classifications of lies in today’s society, not all serious but sins nonetheless. Most fall within the spectrum of three basic categories: lies to protect others, lies in the interest of the liar, and lies to cause harm. As per the article “On Revenge” by Sir Francis Bacon, many lies to hurt others are caused by the long term effects of revenge, as people do not harm each other without a reason. Though Much Ado about Nothing by William Shakespeare serves as a light-hearted comedy, there are many instances of lies and deception
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Don John says to Don Pedro and Claudio, regarding Hero, “I came hither to tell you…the lady (Hero) is disloyal.” (3.2.96). This lie is unacceptable because, unlike Lance Armstrong, Don John puts someone’s life on the life with his deception. In the Renaissance, a woman found guilty of disloyalty could be subject to a trial and, if found guilty, murder. In this case, Don John dishonors Hero and her family, making Hero subject to the burden regarding her disloyalty. Also, Don John’s lie tampers with the mental state of Claudio, as Hero, the love of his life, is shown to be cheating on him. Hitler also commits a lie to hurt others, similar to Don John’s deception. As a revenge scheme against the Jews for rejecting him from a theory school, Hitler spreads many rumors about the Jews, blaming them for the German loss of World War 1. This lie, like Don John’s lie, results in possible deaths, as the Nazis, Hitler’s followers, kill Jews due to the the lies spread about them. In addition, Hitler’s deception seeks revenge on the Jews; likewise, Don John lies to obtain vengeance on Claudio. Hence, Hitler’s deception supports the reasons why Don John’s deceptions are the biggest betrayals in Much Ado About Nothing.
While there are many deceptive acts throughout Much Ado About Nothing, Don John’s lies stand out as the greatest betrayals throughout the play. Even though the characters, like Don Pedro and Claudio, welcome Don John like family, John lets his jealousy take the best of him by performing multiple deceptions against them. Instead of returning the love of these characters, Don John repays them by being the mastermind behind their tears and broken hearts. In conclusion, Don John’s deceptions serve as the biggest betrayal in Much Ado About
Don John says to Don Pedro and Claudio, regarding Hero, “I came hither to tell you…the lady (Hero) is disloyal.” (3.2.96). This lie is unacceptable because, unlike Lance Armstrong, Don John puts someone’s life on the life with his deception. In the Renaissance, a woman found guilty of disloyalty could be subject to a trial and, if found guilty, murder. In this case, Don John dishonors Hero and her family, making Hero subject to the burden regarding her disloyalty. Also, Don John’s lie tampers with the mental state of Claudio, as Hero, the love of his life, is shown to be cheating on him. Hitler also commits a lie to hurt others, similar to Don John’s deception. As a revenge scheme against the Jews for rejecting him from a theory school, Hitler spreads many rumors about the Jews, blaming them for the German loss of World War 1. This lie, like Don John’s lie, results in possible deaths, as the Nazis, Hitler’s followers, kill Jews due to the the lies spread about them. In addition, Hitler’s deception seeks revenge on the Jews; likewise, Don John lies to obtain vengeance on Claudio. Hence, Hitler’s deception supports the reasons why Don John’s deceptions are the biggest betrayals in Much Ado About Nothing.
While there are many deceptive acts throughout Much Ado About Nothing, Don John’s lies stand out as the greatest betrayals throughout the play. Even though the characters, like Don Pedro and Claudio, welcome Don John like family, John lets his jealousy take the best of him by performing multiple deceptions against them. Instead of returning the love of these characters, Don John repays them by being the mastermind behind their tears and broken hearts. In conclusion, Don John’s deceptions serve as the biggest betrayal in Much Ado About