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Chapter 1
Act I
Much Ado About Nothing — Stage Lens: dramatic beats, line helps that follow your scroll, and stage picture. Read to understand, not to collect a closed thesis.
Chapter 2
Scene I
Don Pedro and his company arrive in Messina. Claudio confesses his love for Hero to Benedick and Don Pedro. Benedick and Beatrice engage in a witty war of words. Don Pedro offers to help Claudio win Hero by disguising himself and wooing her at a masquerade ball.
Chapter 3
Scene II
Leonato and Antonio discuss overheard news that Don Pedro intends to woo Hero at the masquerade ball. Leonato decides to prepare Hero for the possibility.
Chapter 4
Scene III
Don John expresses his melancholy and discontent to Conrade, revealing his nature as a 'plain-dealing villain.' Borachio arrives with news of Claudio's intended marriage to Hero, which Don John seizes upon as an opportunity to cause mischief. He enlists Conrade and Borachio to assist him in thwarting the match.
Chapter 5
Act II
Much Ado About Nothing — Stage Lens: dramatic beats, line helps that follow your scroll, and stage picture. Read to understand, not to collect a closed thesis.

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