Much Ado About Nothing, Act 5, Scene 3 summary
Act 5, Scene 3 of 17 · 2 min to read the scene
In Act 5, Scene 3, Claudio visits Leonato's family tomb, reads an inscription blaming slander for Hero's death, and joins a ceremony of mourning. As dawn breaks, he promises an annual observance, and he and Don Pedro leave to change clothes before visiting Leonato's for a marriage.
What happens
- Claudio, Don Pedro, and attendants enter the church with music and candles, and a lord identifies Leonato's family tomb.
- Claudio reads an inscription that blames slander for Hero's death and presents her fame as lasting.
- The mourners sing a hymn asking forgiveness and expressing sorrow around the tomb.
- Claudio promises to repeat the ceremony each year, and Don Pedro dismisses the attendants as daylight appears.
- Don Pedro and Claudio leave to change clothes and visit Leonato's, while Claudio asks Hymen for a happier marriage.
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What to notice
Claudio makes mourning a continuing obligation rather than a single night's act. His promise gives a lasting form to his repentance.
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What does Claudio promise at the tomb?
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