Character Profile - Don Pedro - Shakespeare

Character Profile: Don Pedro

Character’s Name:

Don Pedro

Character’s Age:

28

Where is the character from:

Arragon – Referred to as “Don Pedro of Arragon” (by Leonato in Act 1, Scene 1).  He is the first royal blood born son of the King of Arragon (the second unnatural born son being his bastard [half] brother Don John).

In our interpretation the character is still referred to as “Don Pedro of Arragon”, but is the lead singer in his folk band ‘The Nothings’.

What is the character’s Status:

Relationship – Single

Family – Heir to the throne of Arragon.

Does the character have a Best Friend:

Benedick – In the original text, Benedick is Don Pedro’s right hand man and commander to Pedro’s leads in the war (taken place pre the storyline).  In our interpretation, Benedick is the lead bass guitar player in their folk band.

Claudio – In the original text, Claudio serves as Don Pedro’s count and manages his lands and his authorities as the Prince.  In our interpretation, Claudio is the lead guitar player in their folk band.

Leonato – In the original text, Leonato is the count of Messina and serves as Don Pedro’s good friend and hosts the gathering of Pedro, and his army, as they return from the war.  In our interpretation, Leonato is the manager of the festival in Messina (this is the setting of our performance).

What does Don Pedro love?

·         Spending time with his friends.

·         Taking part in social gatherings/parties.

·         and Arranging marriages for his closest friends (Benedick and Claudio).  

What does Don Pedro hate?

·         Anyone who goes against his good will/intentions.

·         Letting people down.

·         and Seeing people suffer (Don Pedro is a very selfless individual).

What are Don Pedro’s Dreams and Aspirations?

Original – Don Pedro aspires to be a great man and live up to a reputation of one day being a good King of Arragon, and making his father proud.

Our Interpretation – Don Pedro doesn’t want to let his friends downs (particularly Leonato) and give an outstanding performance, at the festival, that makes everyone happy.