Is Don John a credible villain?

Don John is a believable villain because he is a bastard which means that in Elizabethan times Don John would have been seen as evil. Don John's legitimate brother on the other hand is wealthy and well respected by everyone. Don John hates Claudio because Claudio has taken his position as Don Pedro's right hand man. Don John even acknowledges his own evil and he also shows no mercy. Don John's character doesn't alter throughout the play, meaning he is only there to cause trouble.

Don John dislikes Don Pedro because Don John is the illegitimate brother, a bastard child. This means that he isn't recognised by the court of Messina or by anyone. Although Don John is of royal blood, his royal blood would've been respected but not him. In those times, Don John would have had the social status of a prostitute. This is no fault of Don John, but only because his parents weren't married when he was conceived. Don John is always so gloomy because he......

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