William Shakespeare Retold by James Butler Activities by Kenneth Brodey Humour & comedy Claudio is in love with Hero, but is afraid that she will reject him. His friend, Don Pedro, volunteers to make her fall in love with him at a masked ball. The trick works well, and Hero agrees to marry Claudio. But Don Pedro’s brother, Don John, organises a plot which will make Claudio think that Hero is unfaithful… Dossiers: Women in Shakespeare’s Comedies and others Exit test