Much ado about nothing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Leonato Governor of Messina, Hero's father, Beatrice's uncle, and the host for the play's events Hero Leonato's only daughter, in love with Claudio and wrongfully accused of being unchaste Beatrice Leonato's niece and Hero's cousin. She is admired for her wit and intelligence. She is comically tricked into falling in love with Benedick. Margaret Hero's gentlewoman. Don Pedro Prince of Aragon and close friend of Benedick and Claudio Don John Don Ped...

Act 1 Scene 1 - 'Signor Montanto' (Beatrice to Messenger) Deflates the messenger with humor and brings the attention on to herself. Act 1 Scene 1 - 'Alas, he gets nothing by that' (Beatrice) Benedick is morally hollow suggesting that he is faddish, he is not loyal or truthful (illusion). Act 1 Scene 1 - 'I see, lady, the gentleman is not in your book' (Messenger to Beatrice) Through Beatrice, Shakespeare champions sexual equality. Act 1 Scene 1 - 'he will hang upon...

Beatrice Niece of Leonato and cousin of Hero. Although kind to her loved ones and described as a "pleasant-spirited lady', she is extremely witty and cynical, particularly towards Benedick, whom she once loved but now engages in constant bickering with. Shakespeare's symbol of early feminism, as she is a character of justice and female autonomy, vowing at the beginning of the play that she will never marry a man in order to keep her freedom. Benedick A lord, recently returned fro...

who refuses to marry in the beginning of the play? Benedick and Beatrice Where and when does the play take place? Sicily, sixteenth century How does Claudio woo hero? He doesnt; Don Pedro does At the beginning of the play, What is Beatrice's relationship to Benedick? Enemy Who is Leonato? Hero's father What does Don John want? To ruin Claudio What reason does Don John give for his sullenness? its in his nature Why does Claudio reject hero...

Where are Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, and Don John returning from? They are returning from war. Where do Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, and Don John stay? They stay in Messina. What does Beatrice promise to do with all the soldiers Benedick has killed? She promises to eat them. Who is Benedick's close friend? Benedick's close friend is Claudio. Who does Claudio fall in love with? He falls in love with Hero. What does Don Pedro agree to do for Claudio? ...

What advice does antonio give his brother regarding his grief? Make the people responsible suffer Why does leonato challenge claudio to a dual? Because Claudio dishonored Hero How does Antonio defend Leonato? By challenging Claudio Why does Benedick also challenge Claudio? To show his love for Beatrice How does Don Pedro attempt to diffuse the situation between Claudio and Benedick? Makes a joke about Beatrice What news does Claudio learn from Borachio? B...

1. On what errand does Hero send Margaret? Hero wants Margaret to lure Beatrice to the garden (the Garden of Eavesdropping, remember?) 2. What does Beatrice overhear? Hero plans to have a conversation with Ursula praising all of Benedick's virtues, and insisting that Benedick is desperately in love with Beatrice. The girls are certain this trick will win Beatrice over to the Benedick fan club. 3. What is ironic about Hero saying she will slander Beatrice to Benedick, so he won'...

Much Ado About Nothing Act 2 Scene 1 questions and answers

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