Characters
Who is this: He falls in love with Hero
Claudio
BLANK hates BLANK at the beginning of the play
Benedick and Beatrice
When the audience knows something, the characters do not
Dramatic irony
Who said this: "I had rather hear a dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me."
Beatrice
A major theme shown through Beatrice and Benedick
Love vs. Pride
Beatrice
What is the first deception scene that is seen?
When Don Pedro dances with Hero at the masked ball.
When a character says the opposite of what they mean/
Verbal Irony
Who said this: "Silence is the perfectest herald of joy
Claudio
What is the theme: Characters pretend ot disguise feelings or identities
Appearance vs. Reality
How is this? He tricks others but is easily tricked himself.
Benedick
Where does Hero get publicly shamed and have her life ruined?
At her wedding to Claudio
A contrast between two characters that highlights their differences
Foil
Who said this: "Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps"
Hero
Give an example about trust and the danger of judging someone or something too quickly.
Claudio's quick judgment of Hero demonstrates how fragile trust can be when based on appearance rather than truth.
Don John
The story ends with these events.
Hero & Claudio's wedding and Beatrice and Benedick's wedding.
A long speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloud alone.
Soliloquy
Who said this: "I do love nothing in the world so well as you"
Benedick
How does the play explore gender roles through Beatrice's character?
Beatrice challenges social expectations by speaking her mind and questioning the role of women.
They begin as passive and obedient, but their experience reveals the consequences of silence and dependence on others to defend their honor
Hero
What is the Friar's plan after Hero is shamed?
For Hero to let everyone think she is dead. He hopes that if this news goes around that Hero is dead, the person who started this whole thing will feel bad and come forward and say something.
Repeated witty insults between Beatrice and Benedick is called what?
Banter
Who said this: "Give not this rotten orange to your friend"
Claudio
What message does the play convey about truth and deception?
The resolution of the play shows that truth eventually overcomes deception, but not without causing harm along the way.