CHARACTERS
Who is Beatrice´s uncle?
Leonato
"I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me"
Beatrice
How do Beatrice and Benedick show theur hate-love relationship?
Talking very cleverly, being witty
What is a masked ball?
A formal dance where masks are worn
What was Shakespeare´s name?
WILLIAM
Who is Don Pedro´s half brother?
Don John
"I would my horse had the speed of your tongue"
Benedick
Why were misunderstandings frequently used in comedies?
Because they were thought to be funny.
Who pretended to be Claudio?
Don Pedro
Where was Shakespeare born?
In Stratford Upon Avon
Who are Hero´s maids?
Ursula and Margaret
" I’ll lock up all the gates of love,
to turn all beauty into thoughts of harm"
Claudio
Translate into modern English : "I would my horse had the speed of your tongue"
I wish my horse were as fast as your tongue.
Who made a secret plan so that Beatrice and Benedick would fall in love?
Don Pedro
What year was he born?
On April 23, 1564
Who are Don John´s servants?
Conrade and Borachio
"For there was never yet philosopher that could endure the tooth-ache patiently"
Leonato
What kind of figure of speech is " a merry war"?
It is an oximoron.
Who pretended not to recognize Benedick?
Beatrice
When did he pass away?
On April 23, 1616
What does dogberry do?
He watches over the city of Messina.
"Nature never framed a woman's heart of prouder stuff than that of Beatrice - disdain and scorne ride sparkling in her eyes"
Hero
Give one important difference between
Shakespeare´s theatres and our theatres today.
No modern lighting, performed at broad daylight, no special effects, the scene was set with words.
Who had a secret plan to make Claudio hate Hero?
Don John
What was his wife´s name?
Anne Hathaway