"Much Ado About Nothing" is a Shakespearean comedy centered around two romantic plots: the budding love between Hero and Claudio, and the witty, adversarial relationship between Beatrice and Benedick. While Hero and Claudio's romance is initially threatened by a malicious plot, and Beatrice and Benedick are tricked into confessing their love for each other, the play ultimately resolves with weddings for both couples, and the exposure of the villain, Don John. The title emphasizes the comedic nature of the play, highlighting how much fuss is made over events that ultimately prove to be inconsequential.