WHERE DO YOU STAND? MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING CLASSROOM ACTIVITY

Welcome to "Where do you Stand?" - the classroom activity prepared for the 2024 American Players Theatre production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. For more information on the rules and application of this activity, please visit the "Where do you Stand?" information page by clicking the button below.

WHERE DO YOU STAND ACTIVITY

Discussion Questions provided by Director of Education David Daniel

1) Trusting rumors without evidence is a good way to make decisions.

2) It's acceptable to use deception for a good cause.

3) Public humiliation is an appropriate way to handle personal disputes.

4) First impressions are always accurate.

5) People can change their nature for love.

6) Friends should help in each other's romantic relationships.

7) Friends should interfere in each other's romantic relationships.

8) It's important to test someone's loyalty before committing to them.

9) Eavesdropping is a reliable way to gather information.

10) Forgiveness is essential in maintaining relationships.

11) Love and infatuation are the same thing.

12) Marriage is the ultimate goal of a romantic relationship.

13) A person's reputation is more important than their actions.

14) Witty banter is a sign of true affection.

15) It's possible to fall in love with someone you initially dislike.

16) Misunderstandings can strengthen relationships.

17) Honor should be defended at all costs.

18) One should always speak their mind, regardless of the consequences.

19) Loyalty to friends is more important than loyalty to a romantic partner.

20) People should be judged by their actions, not their words.

21) It's important to keep one's promises, no matter the personal cost.

22) People should always forgive their friends, no matter the offense,

23) Appearances are often deceiving.

24) Love can blossom out of friendship.

25) Gossip is a harmless way to pass time.

26) Jealousy can ruin relationships.

27) It's important to keep one's emotions private.

28) True love can survive any obstacle.

29) It's better to admit a mistake than to cover it up.

30) Trust should be given freely, not earned.

31) It's acceptable to manipulate situations for a positive outcome.