Shakespeare builds the plot in "Much Ado About Nothing" around lies and truths. In Kenneth Branagh’s screenplay version of the movie (1993), he focuses on intensifying the lies to help viewers better understand the theme of this play. All the major characters in Much Ado About Nothing undergo some deceptions throughout the movie and show their transformations. Through deceptions, the story glorifies the truth and indicates how major characters transform and grow. Don Pedro and Claudio are honest to each other and everyone around them. Don Pedro states in act 1 scene 1, from line 304 to line 316: “I will assume thy part in some disguise,/ And tell fair Hero I am Claudio,/ And in her bosom I’ll unclasp my heart/ And take her hearing prisoner with the force/ And strong encounter of my amorous tale.” (121) He claims that he will woo Hero for Claudio, and he acts upon his words. Claudio is also honest with his affection toward Hero. He simply likes her for who she is and has no ulterior motives. Contrary to Don Pedro, his brother Don John is a deceiving man. With malicious intention, his tongue lies often. His jealousy towards Don Pedro makes him drown in hatred and seeks to stir trouble. He deceives his brother and Claudio not once, but twice. Don Pedro and his servant, Borachio, decide to trick Claudio into believing that Don Pedro is wooing Hero for himself but not for Claudio. They approach him at the masked ball dance and pretend to think that he is Benedick, and start to reveal a rumor that Don Pedro is affectionate with Hero. They confirm it by telling Claudio that they heard Don Pedro proclaim his love for Hero. However, all matters become clear later when Don Pedro and Claudio encounter each other at the masked ball dance. Unsuccessful at his first attempt, Don John resolves to devise another conspiracy. He and Borachio plot to defame Hero so Claudio will stop his marriage. Don John makes Claudio and Don Pedro believe that Hero has been meeting a man numerous ti