Much Ado About Nothing, Act 3, Scene 3 summary
Act 3, Scene 3 of 17 · 6 min to read the scene
In Act 3, Scene 3, Dogberry gives the watch confused instructions, but the watchmen overhear Borachio describe the deception he carries out for Don John. They detain Borachio and Conrade after learning that Claudio mistakes Margaret for Hero and plans to reject Hero publicly at the wedding.
What happens
- Dogberry chooses George Seacoal to lead the watch and gives instructions that repeatedly advise avoiding trouble rather than stopping it.
- Before leaving with Verges, Dogberry tells the watch to guard Leonato's door because of the wedding preparations.
- Borachio and Conrade shelter from the drizzle while the watchmen secretly listen to their conversation.
- Borachio boasts of earning a thousand ducats from Don John, then interrupts his account with complaints about fashion.
- Borachio explains how Margaret's appearance at Hero's window deceives the Prince and Claudio, prompting Claudio to plan a public rejection.
- The watchmen detain both men, while mistakenly demanding information about a supposed criminal named Deformed.
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What to notice
Borachio openly describes his wrongdoing as paid service. His boast gives the listening watch evidence of his connection to Don John's scheme.
Quick check
Who does Borachio say appears at Hero's bedroom window?
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