| What does Claudio do at the wedding? | Claudio shames Hero (refuses to marry her) |
| At first, what does Leonato assume has happened when Claudio asserts that Hero is not a virgin? | He assumes that Claudio and Hero had sex before the wedding |
| Who sides with Claudio? | Don John and Don Pedro |
| How does Hero try to defend herself? | She says it wasn’t her and she spoke to no one |
| What happens to Hero next? | She faints and Claudio claims she’s blushing = proof for him |
| Who consistently believes in Hero’s innocence? | Beatrice, Friar, and Benedick (convinced by Beatrice) |
| Who does Leonato believe? Why? | He believes Claudio |
| Who is willing to give Hero the benefit of the doubt? | Benedick by looking at the evidence |
| Who sees Don John as the probable cause of this problem? What does this show about him? | Benedick because he was constantly not sure about Don John |
| What plan does Friar Francis concoct? | PLAN A: 1. Pretend Hero is dead 2. Truth will come out 3. Claudio and Don Pedro will feel remorse 4. Claudio will realize Hero was actually worth it PLAN B: Her to become a nun |
| How are Beatrice and Benedick different in this scene? | They are really nice to each other |
| When Benedick tells Beatrice that he will do anything for her, what request does she make and how does he react? | She wants him to kill Claudio and he laughs at her. |
| What does the sexton discover during his interrogation of Conrade and Borachio? | Borachio had framed Hero |
| What has Don John done? | He left |
| How does Conrade upset Dogberry? | He calls him an Ass |
| How does Dogberry defend himself? | He calls himself an officer of the law and that he is an intelligent homeowner and he owns two gowns (shirts / jacket) |
| Scene 2 with Dogberry and verges: Why put it in? | Comic relief because the play is almost a tragedy with Claudio and Benedick almost fighting. |
| What advice does Antonio give to Leonato? | To calm down or he will die |
| How does Leonato react to this advice? | He was upset and he refuses to listen because he’s too upset about Hero |
| When Leonato won’t calm down, Antonio gives new advice. What is it? | Must get revenge |
| What does Leonato want Claudio to do? Does he? | He wants him to fight him, No because he is too old |
| What does Antonio offer to do? | To fight Claudio |
| How does Don Pedro react to the challenge? | He retells them that the accusations were true |
| When Benedick enters, what does Claudio ask him to do? | To cheer him up (use his wit) |
| What metaphor does Benedick use for his cleverness? | His sword |
| Who realizes that Benedick is in a serious mood? | Don Pedro |
| What does Benedick want from Claudio? | To challenge him |
| How does Don Pedro attempt to distract Benedick? | By talking about beatrice |
| How does Benedick plan to alter his relationship to Don Pedro? | He quits |
| What news from Benedick surprises Don Pedro? | Don John ran away |
| Of what does Dogberry accuse Borachio and Conrade? | Lying |
| What is ironic about Dogberry’s response to Borachio and Conrade? | They were telling the truth |
| How does Claudio feel when he hears Borachio’s confession? | He feels poisoned and remorse |
| What offer does Claudio make to Leonato? | He’ll take any punishment |
| What penance does Leonato give Don Pedro and Claudio? | 1. Marry his “niece” 2. Tell everyone in town Hero is innocent 3. Shares an epitaph (honor of hero) |
| How does Borachio demonstrate that he is not all bad? | He protects Margaret |
| What further accusation does Dogberry make against Borachio and Conrade? | Calling him an ass |
| Why does Benedick thank Margaret? | For helping him with his poem and a chance to talk to Beatrice |
| What does Margaret want in return for this favor? | A sonnet (poem) |
| What is ironic about Benedick singing a song about Cupid? | He is in love (he said early he would never be hit by his arrow) |
| What problem does Benedick have with writing poetry? | He can’t woo a lady with such pretty words (rhyming) |
| What does Benedick want from Beatrice? Why won’t she comply? | A kiss and he hasn’t killed claudio |
| Why does Beatrice say she is in love with Benedick? | All his bad parts |
| Why does Benedick say he loves Beatrice? | He just can’t help it |
| To what conclusion do they come? | They are too clever to love peacefully |
| Who brings the couple news of Hero’s exoneration? | Ursula |
| Why must Don Pedro and Claudio change clothes in Act 5 scene 3? | Funeral clothes |
| Who is Leonato’s niece? | Beatrice but they hide Hero in her place |
| What favor does Benedick want from Friar Francis? | To tie him up (marry) |
| How does Leonato hint at his part in the romance of Beatrice and Benedick? | He brings up the garden trick |
| What advice does Benedick give to Don Pedro? | Find a wife |
| What job will Benedick perform for Don Pedro ? | To think of a punishment for Don John |
Tombre Act 4 and 5 much ado
July 17, 2019