Characters (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Beatrice's 2 defining character traits
Beatrice's 2 defining character traits
Sharp wit and fierce independence
Term for Beatrice & Benedick's verbal battles
Term for Beatrice & Benedick's verbal battles
Merry war
Beatrice vs Hero personality contrast
Beatrice vs Hero personality contrast
Beatrice: bold/outspoken; Hero: gentle/quiet
Benedick's initial stance on marriage
Benedick's initial stance on marriage
Swears off marriage and love
What triggers Benedick's transformation?
What triggers Benedick's transformation?
Learning of Beatrice's supposed love for him
Claudio's critical character flaw
Claudio's critical character flaw
Easily believes Don John's accusations about Hero
Hero represents which ideal Renaissance traits?
Hero represents which ideal Renaissance traits?
Quiet, obedient, and chaste
'Social death' for Renaissance women means
'Social death' for Renaissance women means
Loss of reputation = unable to function in society
Don Pedro's role in the play
Don Pedro's role in the play
Benevolent orchestrator bringing couples together
Leonato's reaction to Hero's public accusation
Leonato's reaction to Hero's public accusation
Believes accusation rather than trusting his daughter
Don John's relationship to Don Pedro
Don John's relationship to Don Pedro
Illegitimate half-brother
Don John's primary motivation
Don John's primary motivation
Spite & resentment from social exclusion
Margaret's awareness of Don John's scheme
Margaret's awareness of Don John's scheme
Completely unaware of the scheme's true purpose
Dogberry & Verges' comedic traits
Dogberry & Verges' comedic traits
Incompetence and malapropisms (misuse of words)