Andrew Kern and Angelina Stanford discuss Act 3 of Much Ado About Nothing, exploring themes of self-deception, verse/prose usage, and character status. They dissect the famous deception scene, highlighting the play's nuances and Shakespeare's storytelling prowess.
Shakespeare masterfully uses verse and prose to reflect character status in Much Ado About Nothing.
The theme of self-deception and self-knowledge resonates throughout Act 3.
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Welcome back to The Play's the Thing where Andrew Kern and Angelina Stanford are discussing Act 3 of Much Ado About Nothing. Conversation touches on how the play would have come off in Shakespeare's day, the way Shakespeare plays with verse/prose depending on the status of the character, the theme is self-deception and self-knowledge, the famous scene of deception, and much more.
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