Much Ado About Nothing: Writer’s methods and Techniques (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Purpose of wit in Beatrice & Benedick's banter
Purpose of wit in Beatrice & Benedick's banter
Characterises relationship & adds humour
What wordplay masks in Much Ado
What wordplay masks in Much Ado
Deeper emotions; creates appearance vs reality tension
Central theme involving tricks & disguises
Central theme involving tricks & disguises
Deception
What are gulling scenes?
What are gulling scenes?
Scenes where B&B are tricked into confessing love
Effect of deception in the play
Effect of deception in the play
Can lead to positive outcomes
Key event at Hero's wedding
Key event at Hero's wedding
Public shaming of Hero
Technique shown in Hero's story
Technique shown in Hero's story
Mistaken identity
What Hero's story highlights about women
What Hero's story highlights about women
Societal pressures on women's virtue
What Shakespeare juxtaposes in the play
What Shakespeare juxtaposes in the play
Light-hearted comedy with darker themes
Examples of darker themes in Much Ado
Examples of darker themes in Much Ado
Honour and betrayal
Another term for eavesdropping in the play
Another term for eavesdropping in the play
Noting
Role of eavesdropping in plot
Role of eavesdropping in plot
Drives action; leads to misunderstandings or revelations
Theme related to eavesdropping
Theme related to eavesdropping
Perception versus reality