Much a do about nothing crossword

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Across
  1. 4. Shown when misunderstandings are resolved.
  2. 5. The union that resolves the play’s tensions.
  3. 7. Characters sometimes hide their true selves.
  4. 10. Central theme, with both serious and playful aspects.
  5. 11. Disagreements that drive the drama.
  6. 14. A young nobleman who falls for Hero.
  7. 17. The prince who helps bring lovers together.
  8. 18. Ideas about manliness, explored through characters.
  9. 21. A key theme, especially in romantic relationships.
  10. 23. When what happens is different from what is expected.
  11. 24. The gentle woman accused wrongly of dishonesty.
  12. 26. What characters care deeply about, especially Hero.
Down
  1. 1. Easily fooled, like Claudio in the play.
  2. 2. Ideas about womanhood and virtue.
  3. 3. The Italian town where the play is set.
  4. 6. A witty, strong female character who loves Benedick.
  5. 8. The sequence of events in the story.
  6. 9. A clever soldier who banters with Beatrice.
  7. 12. Hero’s father and a nobleman of Messina.
  8. 13. Playful teasing, especially between Beatrice and Benedick.
  9. 15. The play’s genre, ending happily.
  10. 16. Clever plans to influence others.
  11. 19. Faithfulness to friends and family.
  12. 20. Trickery used to bring about love or cause conflict.
  13. 22. Important in the play, especially for women’s reputations.
  14. 25. Sharp, clever language used by Beatrice and Benedick.