Themes (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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4 key themes in Much Ado About Nothing
4 key themes in Much Ado About Nothing
Deception, Love & Marriage, Honour, Gender Roles
Role of deception in the play
Role of deception in the play
Central to plot, both malicious and benign
The 'gulling' of Benedick & Beatrice
The 'gulling' of Benedick & Beatrice
Friends deceive them to believe the other loves them
Outcome of gulling Benedick & Beatrice
Outcome of gulling Benedick & Beatrice
Positive - leads to mutual realisation of love
Nature of Don John's deception
Nature of Don John's deception
Malicious plot to make Hero appear unfaithful
Benedick & Beatrice's relationship traits
Benedick & Beatrice's relationship traits
Witty banter and mutual respect
Development of Benedick & Beatrice's love
Development of Benedick & Beatrice's love
Grows from understanding and compatibility
Basis of Claudio & Hero's relationship
Basis of Claudio & Hero's relationship
Appearance and idealisation
Hero's wedding event
Hero's wedding event
Public denouncement by Claudio
Leonato's reaction to Hero's accusation
Leonato's reaction to Hero's accusation
Disowns her to maintain family honour
Beatrice & gender roles
Beatrice & gender roles
Outspoken, refuses to conform to expectations
Hero's embodiment of gender norms
Hero's embodiment of gender norms
Submissive, quiet woman ideal
Hero's silence during shaming
Hero's silence during shaming
Reflects powerlessness of women when honour questioned