Much Ado About Nothing-Stereotypes

In this play, Much Ado About Nothing, many different stereotypes are shown but, the one that is most present is the stereotype of women. In the play, Shakespeare makes men seem so much more superior than women. The play give us the idea that once you have a man, you will be satisfied. A great example of this is the relationship between Hero and Claudio. Firstly, Claudio decides he wants to marry Hero She doesn't take anytime to think about her decision, she just goes right on with the marriage. But, at the ceremony, Claudio sladers her and is extremely harsh as he states, "There Leonato, take her back again. Give not this rotten orange to your friend. Hse's but sign and semblance of her honor" (IV.1.27-30). You would think she would stand up and say something on her behalf but, instead, she innocently takes all the false accusations. Later in the play, everone pretends Hero is dead so Claudio will feel badly about what he's done. In the end Hero and Claudio get remarried. But it's odd that there's no apology from Claudio. Hero just takes him back as if nothing ever happened.

In my opinion, I believe Shakespeare does agree with this stereotype. Back during his time, many men thought women were insignificant. They thought they were much more superior and had all the power. It's no doubt that Shakespeare thought this way because that was the "normal" way to view things. By writing about the stereotypes of men and women in this play, we are able to see how life was for women in Shakespeares time in comparison to our day today.