Misunderstanding In Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing

Although seemingly impossible, many children’s and adult’s books share a common but interesting theme . From even the best of novels to the simplest children’s books, friendship is deceived and broken through misconception. For example, in Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing, Beatrice and Benedick hate each other at first, but because of a misunderstanding set up by Hero, Beatrice and Benedick are tricked into falling in love . In the book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, a similar misunderstanding creates a mutual hate between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, and the resolution of the misunderstanding leads to the creation of a stronger bond between the two.
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He also has the tendencies to judge others too quickly and come to conclusions that may be mistakes. His main problem in the book was his self-confidence and pride in his social standing, since he was extremely wealthy and handsome. He mostly acted the way he did in the beginning towards Elizabeth, because she was in a much lower class than he was. Eventually, he got over Elizabeth’s difference in social statuses . At first, he realized his feelings and was reluctant to confess to Elizabeth for fear of bringing his family’s reputation down to the level of Elizabeth’s. He thought there was no good in marrying her, because of her family’s unimportance, while his own family was the top and one of the wealthiest. However, as time progresses, Darcy’s feelings overwhelm him, and he realizes that love comes before social reputation. His proposal to her symbolizes his change of character from boastful and proud to somewhat humble and charming, completely different from Elizabeth’s view of him. Even after the rejection of the proposal, Darcy proves his loyalty and worthiness by continuing to pursue Elizabeth and finally cracking the barrier between them to reveal true love.
Shown clearly in the plotline of Jane Austen’s novel, Darcy’s and Elizabeth’s relationship grows into something completely unexpected for all the characters and readers. Overcoming their personal flaws and prejudices, they meet each other at the end and mend their unbreakable bond. Through pages of thrilling humor and wit, Jane Austen has taken a theme from children’s books and turned it into a classic novel that will never be