Examples Of The Fault In Much Ado About Nothing

The Fault in Ourselves
The course of one’s life ensues in a manner that cannot be predicted. One's character, as demonstrated through both words and actions, can be liable for many obstacles that one might encounter. Cassius from Julius Caesar says, “The fault… is not in our stars, / But in ourselves” (Julius Caesar). This means that destiny cannot be blamed because one’s character and actions are the root of many of an individual's issues. In Much Ado About Nothing written by the prominent playwright William Shakespeare, the meaning of this quote is evident in the love story of the feuding characters Beatrice and Benedick, the problematic marriage of Claudio and Hero, and the villainy of Don John.
Benedick and Beatrice deny themselves of happiness
They blame each other, however the problems are derived from Claudio’s lack of trust. When the Prince woos Hero for him, Claudio falls under the impression that he is being deceived by the Prince and Hero. “This is an accident of hourly proof, Which I mistrusted not. Farewell therefore, Hero” (Shakespeare 47). Claudio not only does not have faith in Hero and his leader, but he chooses to give her up with ease due to his lack of confidence. Similarly, Claudio is deceived again and is convinced that Hero is a cheating common stale. Yet again, Claudio does not believe his future wife when she claims it is untrue. He does not humor the suspicion that someone else is the cause of this. He degrades and humiliates Hero, destroying her reputation, by saying “but you are more intemperate in your blood Than Venus, or those pampered animals That rage in savage sensuality” (Shakespeare 127). Claudio's anger causes Hero to be shamed. He claims to love her, but he does not even trust her with whether or not she will tell the truth despite her honest, loyal nature. The internal flaws in Claudio and Hero’s relationship are due to Claudio’s innate distrust of