Characters
Plot
Themes
Archetypes
100
The antagonist of the play
Who is Don John?
100
Name the four men who return home from the battle at the beginning of the play.
Who is/are Don Pedro, Claudio, Benedick, and Don John?
100
This theme is displayed through the characters' elegant talk and natural grace.
What is Social Grace?
100
Hero displays this archetype because she is constantly blamed although she may have had no involvement.
What is Scapegoat?
200
The beautiful young daughter of Leonato and cousin of Beatrice. Falls in love with Claudio.
Who is Hero?
200
During this event, Don Pedro woos Hero for Claudio.
What is a masquerade ball?
200
This theme is displayed in the women's ideal of retaining purity before being married and mens' duels with one another.
What is Honor?
200
Don John is an example of this because of his plots of revenge numerous times.
What is Villain?
300
An important nobleman from Aragon. Also known as "Prince." He is the most powerful and has the highest social status in the play.
Who is Don Pedro?
300
During the wedding, this mystery girl is masked, but later revealed.
Who is Hero?
300
This theme is displayed through the significance of masks in the masquerade ball and its effects on the identity of people.
What is Deception?
300
Don John displays this archetype because of his differences with other people which later sets him apart.
What is the Outcast?
400
Hero's serving woman. Unknowingly assists in Don John's revenge plan.
Who is Margaret?
400
In the play, he displays Hero as being impure in a plot to ruin her wedding with Claudio.
Who is Don John?
400
This theme is displayed through Don John's actions towards Don Pedro and later by Leonato's actions towards Claudio.
What is Revenge?
400
Beatrice portrays this role because of her quick wits and constant batter against Benedick.
What is the Shrew?
500
The chief policeman of Messina
Who is Dogberry?
500
Seeks revenge against Claudio after he publicly dishonors Hero at the wedding.
Who is Leonato?
500
This play talks about the theme through showing the difficulties of it, as well as the ups and downs.
What is Marriage?
500
This non-character related archetype is displayed in the attempt to wed Beatrice and Benedict.
What is the Task?
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