the constables of Messina
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The constables of Messina are the bumbling but ultimately effective watchmen in Shakespeare’s comedy "Much Ado About Nothing," known for their comic misuse of language and accidental heroism.
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
comic characters
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fictional group of characters ⓘ watchmen ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Much Ado About Nothing NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithTheme |
appearance versus reality
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miscommunication ⓘ social class and competence ⓘ |
| characteristic |
bumbling
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comically inept ⓘ malapropism-prone ⓘ ultimately effective ⓘ |
| createdBy | William Shakespeare NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalOrigin | English Renaissance theatre ⓘ |
| firstAppearance | Much Ado About Nothing, Act III NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | Shakespearean comedy characters ⓘ |
| helpsExpose | the plot of Don John ⓘ |
| helpsReveal | the deception against Hero ⓘ |
| knownFor |
accidental heroism
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comic misuse of language ⓘ |
| language | Early Modern English ⓘ |
| medium | stage play ⓘ |
| member |
Dogberry
NERFINISHED
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First Watchman NERFINISHED ⓘ Seacoal NERFINISHED ⓘ Second Watchman ⓘ Verges NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
contrast with noble characters
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unwittingly uncover villainy ⓘ |
| roleInWork |
comic relief
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watch over the town of Messina ⓘ |
| setting | Messina NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timeOfCreation | late 16th century ⓘ |
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