Much Ado About Nothing: Characters (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Beatrice's view on romance
Beatrice's view on romance
Independent spirit; rejects traditional ideals
Beatrice: 'O that I were a man' shows
Beatrice: 'O that I were a man' shows
Frustration with women's limitations; fierce loyalty
Benedick's character arc
Benedick's character arc
Witty bachelor to loving partner; overcomes cynicism
Claudio calls Hero a 'jewel' - meaning
Claudio calls Hero a 'jewel' - meaning
Objectifies her; shallow, idealised love
Claudio: 'rotten orange' - significance
Claudio: 'rotten orange' - significance
Harsh rejection; impulsiveness; fragile honour
Hero's 'rebirth' symbolises
Hero's 'rebirth' symbolises
Redemption; power of forgiveness; overcoming slander
Don Pedro woos Hero for Claudio - shows
Don Pedro woos Hero for Claudio - shows
Loyalty but raises questions about deception
Don John: 'plain-dealing villain' reveals
Don John: 'plain-dealing villain' reveals
Self-aware villainy; embodies malice & envy
Don John: 'canker in hedge' means
Don John: 'canker in hedge' means
Resentment; rejects norms; outsider status
Leonato's initial reaction to Hero accused
Leonato's initial reaction to Hero accused
Values family honour over daughter's well-being
Leonato defending Hero later shows
Leonato defending Hero later shows
Deep paternal love; importance of truth & justice
Don Pedro's 'savage bull' quote about
Don Pedro's 'savage bull' quote about
Inevitability of love's power; foreshadows events