New Character: Boy: sent by Benedick to fetch a book
Summary
The scene takes place in Leonato's garden. Benedick reflects on love and marriage. He hides himself in the arbor when Don Pedro, Leonato, and Claudio enter. Pretending not to note his presence, they listen as Balthasar sings a song about the deceptions of men. Then they speak of Beatrice's love for Benedick, which they claim they learned from Hero. Benedick does not believe it to be a gull because Leonato is involved. They detail the depth of Beatrice's passion and frustration,...
Source: MAXnotes to Much Ado About Nothing, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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