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Much Ado About Nothing · Character

Boy

Servant boy who attends Benedick and delivers messages.

minor

Also known as Benedick Boy

First appearance: act ii scene iii

See Boy in act ii scene iiiBook page

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BOBorachioLELeonatoANAntonioBEBenedickBEBeatriceBOBoy

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  • Other

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  • Main characters and conspirators
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Leonato’s speech marks the emotional peak because he transforms from passive, suicidal grief into defiant, act…

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See Boy in act ii scene iii