This scene contains no 'comedic' elements. In terms of tragedy there is pathos, bathos and peripeteia.
(Wasn't sure what they meant so googled them and got pathos = the quality or power, esp in literature or speech, of arousing feelings of pity, sorrow, etc. bathos = An abrupt, unintended transition in style from the exalted to the commonplace, producing a ludicrous effect. peripeteia = A sudden change of events or reversal of circumstances, especially in a literary work.)
Why do Claudio and Don Pedro decide upon public humiliation of Hero at the wedding?
Claudio and Don Pedro decide to humiliate Hero at the wedding because Claudio want to show he has power over her and that he won't be that effected by what has happened because he still has his reputation.
How does Leonato react to Claudio's accusation at the wedding? Why?
When Claudio accuses Hero at the wedding Leonato immediately accepts the accusation and wishes his own daughter to be dead because he is so disgraces. This is because he believes the word of a young nobleman over his own daughter.
How has Benedick's allegiance shifted in this scene from what it had been before? Why?
Benedick's allegiance shifts by admitting his love for Beatrice. This is a change because previously he wouldn't admit he loves her.
How does Leonato interpret Hero's facial expression? How does Friar Francis?
He gets a little confused on what her facial expressions are actually saying. She would be showing a face of shock about the lies being told about her however he thinks that she is shocked that the truth about her being a dirty girl has come out.
Who is the first to name Don John as the villain behind the plot?
Beatrice.
What is the purpose of Friar Francis' deception about Hero's supposed death?
To make Claudio feel guilty, while they try and find out the truth about why these lies have been told.
What is the backup plan if Hero's reputation cannot be salvaged?
To send her to a nunnery if her reputation is gone.
How does the language change once Benedick and Beatrice are alone? Why?
Their language becomes very loving and rhymes a lot. this is because they are admitting their love fir each other that they've had since the start of the play that they've tried to hind.
Who declares love first for the other, Benedick or Beatrice? Why? What is the complication factor in this romantic climax between Beatrice and Benedick?
Benedick admits his love first because he wants to help Beatrice with being upset about her cousin Hero. The complication is that Beatrice says that he must kill Claudio to make everything better.
How does the lecture explain the ferocity of Beatrice's rage at line 300 - 325?
Beatrice has a rage because she doesn't think that it is fair how Leonato accused Hero straight away believing someone else over his own daughter. This makes her angry because she knows that what has been said about Hero isn't true.
How does Benedick's decision to challenge Claudio represent a major change for his character?
Benedick's character has changed because in previous scenes if anyone has ever tried to have an arguments with him or said anything not very nice to him he has ran away in fear because he is all mouth and no trousers. however at this time because he wants Beatrice he knows he has to stand up fr himself and Hero for Beatrice.
Look back at earlier lesson ppts and see which of these answers you can link to historical context. Claudio's behaviour seems horrid and selfish BUT there must be a reason why Shakespeare was able to get away with writing him in such a way.
ReplyDeleteDon't use my expression 'dirty girl' try and be more formal. Again look for context which explains why women were expected to be 'pure'.
What is the hypocrisy in the way in which men and women were supposed to behave and why does the enrage Beatrice so?