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.
Don Pedro congratulates him and Benedick teases him.
Don Pedro congratulates him and Benedick teases him.
Well, Don Pedro started a rumour that Beatrice loved Benedick, which he allowed Benedick to accidentally overhear.
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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
Don Pedro and Claudio notice that Benedick is acting oddly.
Don Pedro congratulates him and Benedick teases him.
Don Pedro congratulates him and Benedick teases him.
Well, Don Pedro started a rumour that Beatrice loved Benedick, which he allowed Benedick to accidentally overhear.
Don Pedro, Leonato and Claudio. Just about everybody except Beatrice and Benedick were in on it.
that she might have a different father
Benedick overhears their "conversation."
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overhear a devised conversation
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Well, lots of people actually, including Beatrice and Benedick. What's strange is that Margaret, who should know what really happened, does not speak up to contradict what Claudio and Don Pedro are saying.