Don John 

Don John is the illegitimate brother of Don Pedro; he is sometimes known as ‘the bastard’ and is often referred to by this name in the play.

Don John is melancholy and sullen by nature and uses the little power he has to ruin the happiness in the play, he is the villain of the play, he has an evil attitude and intends to cause chaos throughout the play.

He envies his brother’s power and authority.

Margaret 

Margaret is Hero’s serving woman, who helps Borachio and Don John deceive Claudio.

Margaret is of a low class, compared to Hero and her other serving woman Ursula.

Margaret is honest however she does have some dealings in the villainous world of the play when she helps Don John and her lover Borachio.

Maragaret also likes to break decorum with bawdy jokes and teasing people.

Borachio 

Borachio is the lover of Margaret, Hero’s serving woman.

He works with Don John to trick Claudio and Don Pedro. His name means ‘drunkard’ in Italian, which serves as a subtle direction in the play.