Literature is all about communicating a message. It is an integral part of all genres. But the message by itself isn’t enough. The method must also be used in order to convey the idea. These methods are stylistic. Although experts attempted to compile a list of all these stylistic methods, new trends emerged due to the uniqueness of literature. There are certain stylistic styles that can be linked to particular authors. William Shakespeare is one example of a writer who established distinct stylistic styles. All Shakespeare plays were equipped with these expected stylistic tools.
Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing (or Shakespeare) is one example of how these stylistic elements are used in literature. While the play has a message for the audience, there’s a different way to approach it. Shakespeare was trying to portray some of the contradictions that are associated with romantic love in his play. This play uses theatrical irony among others. Shakespeare (1997) defined dramatic irony to be situations in which an audience member is conscious of a problem while the actors are unaware. It is important to note that while the audience may assume the play’s characters have control over the outcome, in fact, it is actually the author. Sometimes characters will respond wrongly when this is the case. Claudio, in Much Ado About Nothing accuses Hero, among other things, of sexual lechery (ech 2020). Claudio is able to trust the information given by the other characters. The audience realizes this was an attempt to destroy Claudio’s wedding. It is dramatic irony because Claudio doesn’t see the truth of Claudio’s lechery claim. This is where dramatic irony was utilized to illustrate the inconsistencies within a romantic relationship. People in relationships are often unable to focus on the other person, see truths, or avoid common falsehoods. The truth may be seen by society in general. However, many people involved in the link are blind to the truth. Shakespeare intended this message, which he conveyed most efficiently through dramatic irony.