Much Ado About Nothing: Characters (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Beatrice's sharp wit indicates
Beatrice's sharp wit indicates
Independent spirit, rejects traditional romance
What Beatrice challenges
What Beatrice challenges
Gender norms
Beatrice 'O that I were a man' shows
Beatrice 'O that I were a man' shows
Frustration with limits on women in patriarchy
Beatrice's reaction to Hero's slander
Beatrice's reaction to Hero's slander
Fierce loyalty; longs for justice
Benedick's initial disdain for love reveals
Benedick's initial disdain for love reveals
Fear of vulnerability
Benedick's transformation theme
Benedick's transformation theme
Cynic to lover; love overcomes cynicism
Claudio calling Hero 'jewel' shows
Claudio calling Hero 'jewel' shows
Objectifies her; shallow view of love
Claudio's altar rejection reveals
Claudio's altar rejection reveals
Impulsiveness; values public perception over trust
Hero's 'One Hero died defiled' symbolises
Hero's 'One Hero died defiled' symbolises
Rebirth, redemption, power of forgiveness
Hero represents what femininity
Hero represents what femininity
Quiet, obedient; also vulnerability & resilience
Don Pedro's role
Don Pedro's role
Authority, wisdom, loyalty; explores deception
Don John 'plain-dealing villain' shows
Don John 'plain-dealing villain' shows
Self-aware villainy; embodies malice & envy
Don John 'canker in hedge' reveals
Don John 'canker in hedge' reveals
Resentment, outsider status, destructive jealousy
Leonato's initial reaction to Hero's accusation
Leonato's initial reaction to Hero's accusation
Prioritises family honour over daughter's wellbeing