Themes (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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What are the 4 key themes in Much Ado About Nothing?
What are the 4 key themes in Much Ado About Nothing?
Deception, Love & Marriage, Honour, Gender Roles
Role of deception in Much Ado's plot
Role of deception in Much Ado's plot
Central to plot; can be malicious or benign
Example of benign deception in Much Ado
Example of benign deception in Much Ado
Gulling of Benedick & Beatrice by friends
Example of malicious deception in Much Ado
Example of malicious deception in Much Ado
Don John's plot to make Hero appear unfaithful
Benedick & Beatrice's relationship traits
Benedick & Beatrice's relationship traits
Witty banter, mutual respect, mature view of love
Claudio & Hero's relationship basis
Claudio & Hero's relationship basis
Based on appearance and idealisation
Main focus of honour/reputation theme
Main focus of honour/reputation theme
Women's honour, especially chastity, in society
What happens to Hero at her wedding?
What happens to Hero at her wedding?
Public denouncement/shaming by Claudio
Leonato's initial reaction to Hero's accusation
Leonato's initial reaction to Hero's accusation
Disowns Hero to maintain family honour
How Beatrice challenges gender roles
How Beatrice challenges gender roles
Outspoken, refuses to conform, desires equality
Hero's character in terms of gender expectations
Hero's character in terms of gender expectations
Embodies submissive, quiet woman ideal
Gender roles theme focus in Much Ado
Gender roles theme focus in Much Ado
Women's treatment in male-dominated society