Much Ado About Nothing: Writer's Methods and Techniques (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Wit & wordplay between Beatrice & Benedick - purpose?
Wit & wordplay between Beatrice & Benedick - purpose?
Characterises relationship, adds humour, masks deeper emotions
What does wordplay mask in Much Ado?
What does wordplay mask in Much Ado?
Deeper emotions
Tension created by wit/wordplay?
Tension created by wit/wordplay?
Between appearance and reality
Central theme of Much Ado About Nothing?
Central theme of Much Ado About Nothing?
Deception
Gulling scenes - what happens?
Gulling scenes - what happens?
Benedick & Beatrice tricked into confessing love
What can deception lead to in the play?
What can deception lead to in the play?
Positive outcomes
Public shaming of Hero demonstrates?
Public shaming of Hero demonstrates?
Mistaken identity & consequences of hasty judgements
Hero's story highlights societal pressure on?
Hero's story highlights societal pressure on?
Women's virtue
Juxtaposition - what's contrasted?
Juxtaposition - what's contrasted?
Light-hearted comedy & darker themes (honour/betrayal)
Effect of juxtaposition in the play?
Effect of juxtaposition in the play?
Explores wide range of emotions & social issues
Alternative term for eavesdropping in Much Ado?
Alternative term for eavesdropping in Much Ado?
Noting
Eavesdropping leads to?
Eavesdropping leads to?
Misunderstandings or revelations
Theme underscored by eavesdropping?
Theme underscored by eavesdropping?
Perception versus reality