Well, Don Pedro started a rumour that Beatrice loved Benedick, which he allowed Benedick to accidentally overhear.
To remind Beatrice of Benedick's good qualities.
Benedick has a great many conversations with Beatrice, and feels differently about the different conversations.
In Act I, Scene i of "Much Ado About Nothing," the messenger informs Beatrice that Benedick has returned from the war. This news intrigues Beatrice, as she and Benedick share a history marked by witty banter and mutual disdain. The messenger's mention of Benedick sparks Beatrice's curiosity and sets the stage for their playful interactions throughout the play. This moment highlights the tension between their past relationship and the comedic potential of their ongoing conflict.
Don Pedro is surprised to hear from Benedick that he has fallen in love with Beatrice. This revelation is unexpected because Benedick has previously mocked the idea of love and maintained a playful, combative relationship with Beatrice. Don Pedro finds it amusing and intriguing, as it contrasts sharply with Benedick's earlier attitudes toward romance.
Because really, the love was not even true. They were just trying to get Beatrice and Benedick to love each other. By purposely letting Beatrice overhear Hero talking her maid or whoever it was, they wanted Beatrice to think that Benedick loved her so that Beatrice would love him. The men let Benedick overhear their conversation about how Beatrice loved Benedick (even though she really didn't at that time) so that Benedick would thinkthat Beatrice loved him so he would love her. Yes, complicated, I know. : )
Hero and Ursula tell Beatrice that Benedick loves her and is pining for her. They also mention that Benedick looks pale and lovesick because of his feelings for Beatrice. This revelation is what changes Beatrice's mind about Benedick and makes her realize that he may have genuine feelings for her.
To remind Beatrice of Benedick's good qualities.
Benedick has a great many conversations with Beatrice, and feels differently about the different conversations.
In Act I, Scene i of "Much Ado About Nothing," the messenger informs Beatrice that Benedick has returned from the war. This news intrigues Beatrice, as she and Benedick share a history marked by witty banter and mutual disdain. The messenger's mention of Benedick sparks Beatrice's curiosity and sets the stage for their playful interactions throughout the play. This moment highlights the tension between their past relationship and the comedic potential of their ongoing conflict.
If you take out the Claudio and Hero romance, yes. Restoration adaptations of the play which focus on the Beatrice/ Benedick relationship had this title, as does the opera based on the play.
Don Pedro is surprised to hear from Benedick that he has fallen in love with Beatrice. This revelation is unexpected because Benedick has previously mocked the idea of love and maintained a playful, combative relationship with Beatrice. Don Pedro finds it amusing and intriguing, as it contrasts sharply with Benedick's earlier attitudes toward romance.
Because really, the love was not even true. They were just trying to get Beatrice and Benedick to love each other. By purposely letting Beatrice overhear Hero talking her maid or whoever it was, they wanted Beatrice to think that Benedick loved her so that Beatrice would love him. The men let Benedick overhear their conversation about how Beatrice loved Benedick (even though she really didn't at that time) so that Benedick would thinkthat Beatrice loved him so he would love her. Yes, complicated, I know. : )
He tells Beatrice that Benedick performed admirably in battle.
They have this love-hate relationship which ends up in them getting married.
Although Beatrice is swayed when she thinks Benedick loves her she professes to be disinterested in marriage.
From Much Ado About Nothing, "I know you of old" means that Benedick and Beatrice had a sexual relationship.
Benedick is converted easily when he overhears that Beatrice loves him.