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What does the messenger explain to Beatrice that Benedick has done in Act I Scene 1?
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He tells Beatrice that Benedick performed admirably in battle.
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What does the messenger tell beatrice about benedick?
A number of things, which you will know about if you read or watch act 1 scene 1, but primarily that Benedick is on his way and is approaching.
In Act 1 scene 1 as Beatrice and Benedick bicker Beatrice insists that she is interested in?
Adored by many women.....but loves none
Who is Beatrice interested in in Act 1 scene 1?
Benedick. She would deny it to the moon, but Benedick is all she wants to talk about (to insult him), and the person she chooses to talk to (to argue with him).
Discuss the functions of conversation gossip and overhearing or eavesdropping in Much Ado About Nothing Use examples to support your assertions?
Eavesdropping is one of the biggest actions that can make or break somebody's decision. There are different occurrences when eavesdropping can occur. The most obvious one is when someone hides, and they listen to conversations that someone else is having. Another way is when someone uses someone else for the information that is wanted. A lot of drama occurs when people eavesdrop, especially in books and plays. In William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, it is shown through characterization, symbolism, and foreshadowing that eavesdropping can lead to misinterpretation of reality. There are two characters whose actions show that they are eavesdropping on other characters conversations. These characters include Benedick and Beatrice. The whole theory behind this eavesdropping is so that they can hear the gossip that is being said about them. For example, Benedick overhears Don Pedro and Leonato talking. He hears them say something about himself and Beatrice, so he decides to hide behind some trees in the garden and eavesdrop. The same occurrence happened to Beatrice, except that she overheard Hero and Ursula. She also overheard them in the garden, but instead of hiding behind the trees, she hid behind a statue. By Benedick and Beatrice hiding, they hear some things that are not true. In order for someone to eavesdrop, they have to be in the vicinity of the conversation. Benedick was, in fact, near the conversation of Don Pedro and Leonato. He was hiding behind some trees. This whole conversation was planned out by Don Pedro. He intentionally had Leonato talk to him about his own niece, Beatrice. Knowing that Benedick was hiding, in Act II scene iii, Don Pedro talks to Leonato in a loud voice about Beatrice's love for Benedick. He says it in a loud voice so that Benedick can hear every word. This was just so that Benedick would admit his love for Beatrice. While the two men were talking, Don Pedro asks Leonato if his "niece Beatrice was in love with Signoir Benedick" (III. ii. 96-97). Leonato did in fact agree with Don Pedro. Even though Benedick did not want to marry anyone, after the conversation he heard, he rethought about his theory. Considering Benedick has rethought about his theory of marriage, it does not mean that what he has heard is fully true; therefore, the reality could be that Beatrice really does not love him. On the other hand, Beatrice is acting in the same way that Benedick does. She is in the garden, and she is eavesdropping on Hero and Ursula. In Act III, scene i, Hero and Ursula, one of Hero's servants, are talking about Benedick's love for Beatrice. This conversation was also a planned conversation, so that Beatrice can also confess her love for Benedick. The scene originally begins with Hero and Ursula talking. As the conversation continues, Hero notices Beatrice approaching. She then gives Ursula the cue. Once Ursula has received it, she begins to speak in a loud voice, praising Benedick. She also asks Hero in a loud voice, "
Who does Benedick overhear talking?
HeroThey tease that Hero might not be Leonato's son. Leonato comes back and says that she has to be, because Benedick wasn't old enough to seduce his wife at that time. There is no true doubt about the faithfulness of Leonato's wife of the parentage of Hero. They are just engaged in witty wordplay, which seems to be a common pastime with them.heroHero (Apex) ;)Leonato's wifeLeonato's wife
What does the messenger tell beatrice about benedick?
A number of things, which you will know about if you read or watch act 1 scene 1, but primarily that Benedick is on his way and is approaching.
In Act you scene you as Beatrice and Benedick bicker Benedick insists he is?
adored by many women, but loves none.
In Act 1 scene 1 as Beatrice and Benedick bicker Beatrice insists that she is interested in?
Adored by many women.....but loves none
Who is Beatrice interested in in Act 1 scene 1?
Benedick. She would deny it to the moon, but Benedick is all she wants to talk about (to insult him), and the person she chooses to talk to (to argue with him).
What is a dramatic monologue of what Beatrice is thinking before seeing Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing?
This is how you come up with a dramatic monologue on this subject:Figure out exactly where in the play is this taking place. Beatrice encounters Benedick many times in the play, and so there are many places where this monologue could take place. It could be in Act I Scene 1 before Don Pedro et al arrive. It could be in Act II Scene 2 just before they meet at the masked ball. Or Act II Scene 3 where Beatrice is sent out to call Benedick in to dinner. Or again in Act V Scene 2, just after Benedick has struggled to write some love-poetry.Find out what Beatrice says after she and Benedick encounter, and, if possible, before. Whatever is going on in Beatrice's mind has to be consistent with what she says and does. It might help to watch some people perform the scene, like Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh, Catherine Tait and David Tennant, or Alexis Denisof and Amy Acker.Figure out what Beatrice is thinking before she encounters Benedick. You can guess from what she does and says. In Act II Scene 3, for example, she has been asked to go out and call Benedick in to supper. She seems a little annoyed that she has to perform this task (She says "Against my will I am sent . . ."). Note down "Beatrice is annoyed by having to get Benedick." Ask yourself why she feels like that. "Beatrice thinks that Benedick should be able to keep watch on the time himself.", or "Beatrice would rather not be around Benedick because they always fight.", or "Beatrice is mad at her uncle for using her as a messenger." Don't be afraid to make stuff up as long as it is stuff which is consistent with what she says.Now you have to be an actor. That is hard. You have to imagine that you are Beatrice and that you are thinking all of those things you noted down before. Only now it is not "Beatrice is annoyed", it is "I am annoyed". And you can ask yourself, what would I say if I was annoyed at having to go out of the house and get this guy who I always fight with and who cannot even keep track of the bloody time? How about "I am so annoyed at having to go out of the house and get this guy who I always fight with and who cannot even keep track of the bloody time!"? In this way your dramatic monologue will write itself.
Who was in the war in Much Ado about Nothing?
Leonato's brother Antonio says in the first scene that Don Pedro and Claudio were in the war. Beatrice asks after Benedick, who was in the war with them.
Discuss the functions of conversation gossip and overhearing or eavesdropping in Much Ado About Nothing Use examples to support your assertions?
Eavesdropping is one of the biggest actions that can make or break somebody's decision. There are different occurrences when eavesdropping can occur. The most obvious one is when someone hides, and they listen to conversations that someone else is having. Another way is when someone uses someone else for the information that is wanted. A lot of drama occurs when people eavesdrop, especially in books and plays. In William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, it is shown through characterization, symbolism, and foreshadowing that eavesdropping can lead to misinterpretation of reality. There are two characters whose actions show that they are eavesdropping on other characters conversations. These characters include Benedick and Beatrice. The whole theory behind this eavesdropping is so that they can hear the gossip that is being said about them. For example, Benedick overhears Don Pedro and Leonato talking. He hears them say something about himself and Beatrice, so he decides to hide behind some trees in the garden and eavesdrop. The same occurrence happened to Beatrice, except that she overheard Hero and Ursula. She also overheard them in the garden, but instead of hiding behind the trees, she hid behind a statue. By Benedick and Beatrice hiding, they hear some things that are not true. In order for someone to eavesdrop, they have to be in the vicinity of the conversation. Benedick was, in fact, near the conversation of Don Pedro and Leonato. He was hiding behind some trees. This whole conversation was planned out by Don Pedro. He intentionally had Leonato talk to him about his own niece, Beatrice. Knowing that Benedick was hiding, in Act II scene iii, Don Pedro talks to Leonato in a loud voice about Beatrice's love for Benedick. He says it in a loud voice so that Benedick can hear every word. This was just so that Benedick would admit his love for Beatrice. While the two men were talking, Don Pedro asks Leonato if his "niece Beatrice was in love with Signoir Benedick" (III. ii. 96-97). Leonato did in fact agree with Don Pedro. Even though Benedick did not want to marry anyone, after the conversation he heard, he rethought about his theory. Considering Benedick has rethought about his theory of marriage, it does not mean that what he has heard is fully true; therefore, the reality could be that Beatrice really does not love him. On the other hand, Beatrice is acting in the same way that Benedick does. She is in the garden, and she is eavesdropping on Hero and Ursula. In Act III, scene i, Hero and Ursula, one of Hero's servants, are talking about Benedick's love for Beatrice. This conversation was also a planned conversation, so that Beatrice can also confess her love for Benedick. The scene originally begins with Hero and Ursula talking. As the conversation continues, Hero notices Beatrice approaching. She then gives Ursula the cue. Once Ursula has received it, she begins to speak in a loud voice, praising Benedick. She also asks Hero in a loud voice, "
Who does Benedick overhear talking?
HeroThey tease that Hero might not be Leonato's son. Leonato comes back and says that she has to be, because Benedick wasn't old enough to seduce his wife at that time. There is no true doubt about the faithfulness of Leonato's wife of the parentage of Hero. They are just engaged in witty wordplay, which seems to be a common pastime with them.heroHero (Apex) ;)Leonato's wifeLeonato's wife
How are claudio and don pedro so easily fooled in the garden in Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare?
The thing is, Benedick and Beatrice cannot meet each other without getting into a fight. But everyone sees that even though they fight all the time, what they are really fighting is the fact that they are terrifically attracted to each other. However, their pride will not let them admit it (does this sound like Jane Austen at all?). How could Benedick tell Beatrice that he loves her when he can expect to get a cutting sharp-tongued remark in reply? The same applies to Beatrice: How can she says that she really cares for Benedick when he keeps railing on about how he hates her? To solve this problem, the men will allow Benedick to overhear their conversation in which they will bemoan the fact that Beatrice is suffering in silence for her love of Benedick, who is treating her mean. Benedick will be encouraged to admit his love when he hears this. Meanwhile the women (Hero and Ursula) will do exactly the same thing to Beatrice. It works and it's hilarious.
What impression is gained of Benedick through Beatrice?
Beatrice, in Act I Scene 1 gets into a debate with the messenger just so she can abuse Benedick in his absence. The messenger is confused, since he thinks that Benedick is a good man and a good soldier, which is true. Some of the things she says are: "I pray you, how many hath he killed and eaten in these wars? But how many hath he killed? for indeed I promised to eat all of his killing." (By which she implies that he is a coward). "he is a very valiant trencherman; he hath an excellent stomach." (By which she implies that he eats too much) In response to "And a good soldier too lady" she replies "Ay, a good soldier to a lady, but what is he to a lord?" (By which she implies that he is courageous when chatting up women, but a coward when called upon to attack a man.) " he is no less than a stuffed man: but for the stuffing,--well, we are all mortal." (By which she implies that he is less than he appears to be, and seriously flawed.)
Why couldn't Benedict write a poem for Beatrice?
He did try. But he wasn't very good at it, and was unhappy with the result. He did manage to write something, because in the last scene, to prove that Benedick really did love Beatrice, Claudio produces it: "For here's a paper written in his hand, a halting sonnet of his own pure brain, fashion'd to Beatrice." Aww, that's so cute.
What trick is played on Beatrice in Act 3 of Much Ado about Nothing?
In Scene 1 of that act, the other female characters in the play allow her to overhear a conversation in which they describe how mean Beatrice is to Benedick, who is madly in love with her. Beatrice then believes what she has heard.
