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The messenger tells Leonato someone will be arriving in Messina. Who is coming? Don Pedro and company Beatrice questions the messenger about someone. Who? Signor Benedick According to Leonato, who is fighting a “merry war”? Beatrice and Benedick Describe Beatrice’s…

What are the major themes in Much Ado About Nothing? 1. Male/Female relationships 2. Appearance vs. Reality Names, appearances, reputations, and identities of major characters. Noting A source of conflict in the plot Rivalry Frequent events of a romantic comedy.…

Metaphor A comparison between two things, NOT using like or as”Can the world buy such a jewel?” (comparison to Hero) (pg. 17) Simile A comparison between two things, using like or as.”Civil as an orange.” (pg. 62) Pun Use of…

You have of late stood out against your brother, and he hath ta’en you newly into his grace, where it is impossible you should take true root but by the fair weather that you make yourself. Conrad He that hath…

Act 1 Scene 1 – ‘Signor Montanto’ (Beatrice to Messenger) Deflates the messenger with humor and brings the attention on to herself. Act 1 Scene 1 – ‘Alas, he gets nothing by that’ (Beatrice) Benedick is morally hollow suggesting that…

There’s a skirmish of wit between them. They have an ongoing battle of wits. She speaks poniards, and every word stabs. Her words are daggers and they cut deep. “I can see he’s not in your good books,’ said the…

Beatrice says she will not marry. “Cannot endure to hear tell of a husband” Beatrice speaks directly. “Kill Claudio” Benedick seems to occupy Beatrice’s thoughts but she never directly addresses that fact. Act 1 “Signior Mountanto” (suggesting he has a…

scene 1 After supper, Leonato invites his guests to a masked ball where Beatrice and Benedick continue to provide some light comedy, although they love each other, they can’t stop mocking each other long enough to admit it. Leonato gives…

Act 1, scene i: Where is the story set? Messina, Italy Act 1, scene i: Who returns from war? Don Pedro of Aragon with is army of men Act 1, scene i: Describe the military success. A few of the…

“If music be the food of love, play on.” (I.i.1) Duke OrsinoHe’s hungry for love. Until he is full, and will throw it away until he is “hungry” again. “That say tho art a man: Diana’s lip/ Is not more…