Much Ado About Nothing

Kenneth Branagh's

Branagh's 1993 film is the best way to introduce Shakespeare to students – lively, fun and beautifully made.

Contents
Suggested Teaching Approach	3
Complex Makeup of a Movie	6
Questionnaire	7
Scene 1 Analysis	8
Scene by scene commentary	14
Plot	21
Understanding the Language	29
Setting the Scene	31
Characters and Actors	34
Themes Explored	43
Adapting the Play	47
Critical Thinking	54
Reviews	56
Research	58
Assessment Tasks	60
Branagh as Auteur	63
Scene Analysis: task-sheets	68
Cast	80
Unit Plan – Year 13	81
Unit Plan – Year 10	82
Glossary of Film Terms	83
Index	85