Who Are Dogberry and Verges?

Dogberry and Verges are the "clown" characters, specifically created to be absurd and foolish, in contrast to the other characters. Though this is a comedy, and pretty much every character has humorous moments, the others do not reach the levels of buffoonery achieved by Dogberry and Verges.

What kind of character is Dogberry?

Dogberry is a character created by William Shakespeare for his play, Much Ado About Nothing. He is described by The Nuttall Encyclopædia as a "self-satisfied night constable" with an inflated view of his own importance as the leader of a group of comically bumbling police watchmen.

Who is verges in Much Ado About Nothing?

Verges is a long-standing member of the Messina Watch. He is the assistant to Dogberry the Master Constable. His role is to ensure that the ordinary members of the watch are given their orders and carry out their duties as expected of them.