Much Ado About Nothing: Themes (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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4 main themes in Much Ado
4 main themes in Much Ado
Deception, Love & Marriage, Honour, Gender Roles
2 types of deception in the play
2 types of deception in the play
Malicious and benign
The 'Gulling' of Benedick & Beatrice
The 'Gulling' of Benedick & Beatrice
Playful trick making them believe the other loves them
Don John's plot shows
Don John's plot shows
Destructive power of lies
Benedick & Beatrice's relationship traits
Benedick & Beatrice's relationship traits
Witty banter and mutual respect
B&B's relationship challenges
B&B's relationship challenges
Traditional romantic ideals
Claudio & Hero's relationship based on
Claudio & Hero's relationship based on
Appearance and idealisation
Claudio's distrust reveals
Claudio's distrust reveals
Fragility of love based on external appearances
Hero's public shaming highlights
Hero's public shaming highlights
Importance of woman's reputation in patriarchal society
Leonato's reaction to accusation shows
Leonato's reaction to accusation shows
Societal pressure to maintain family honour
Beatrice challenges gender roles by
Beatrice challenges gender roles by
Being outspoken, refusing to conform to expectations
Hero embodies
Hero embodies
Ideal of submissive, quiet woman
Hero's silence reflects
Hero's silence reflects
Powerlessness of women when honour questioned