Hero and Claudio
Who tries to sabotage their relationship ?
At the start of the play, do either of them want to get married ?
No, neither of them do
They were soldiers together
Where is the play set ?
Messina, Sicily, Italy
What era was the play set in ?
The Elizabethan era
What was Hero's reaction to Claudio "exposing" her at their wedding
the was shocked, scared and she fainted
Who did Beatrice ask Benedick to kill ?
What is the connection between Don John and Don Pedro ?
They are half-brothers
Who does the house belong to ?
Leonato and his family
Who follows the traditional stereotypes for a woman in the play ?
Hero
How did the relationship between Hero and Claudio change throughout the play ?
There were madly in love, then Claudio despised her for being unfaithful. Then the realised that it was a mistake and got married
How has the relationship between Benedick and Beatrice changed during the play ?
They went from arguing with each other a lot to falling in love and getting married
What is the connection between Hero and Beatrice ?
They are cousins / family
Where do Don Pedro and Claudio try to convince Benedick that Beatrice loves him ?
In the gardens of Leonato's house
What does proto-feminism mean ?
It means being a feminist before the idea of being a feminist existed
Who helps Claudio to ask out Hero ?
Don Pedro
This is a fencing move and she is mocking him for exaggerating a lot but that he's also slightly cowardly
Before the resolution of the play, how does Beatrice feel about Claudio ?
He hates him so much for ruining Hero's reputation and wants to kill him
What kind of house does Leonato live in ?
a huge castle like manor
What were the expectations for men at the time of the play ?
They were expected to go to war at the time and also to defend a woman's honour
Claudio says " give not this rotten orange to a friend ", what does this mean ?
Claudio is comparing Hero to an orange that is sweet but is now sour and bad tasting. He is saying that she doesn't deserve to be given to any friend
Where do Benedick and Beatrice confess their love for each other ?
They confess their love in a chapel near where Hero almost married Claudio
Who does Beatrice refuse to marry near the start of the play ?
Don Pedro
What kind of life do the people in Leonato's house live ?
very luxurious and rich
How did societal expectations affect Hero's reputation after she was announced to be unfaithful ?
At the time they valued chastity and knowing that she is unfaithful they take Claudio's side instead