Much Ado About Nothing Questions on Act 2, Scene 1
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In "Much Ado About Nothing," who says "God will send you no horns"?
In "Much Ado About Nothing," the phrase "God will send you no horns" is spoken by Leonato in Act II, Scene I. During a witty exchange, Leonato uses the proverb to suggest that God will not give...
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What is Beatrice's attitude towards men in Act 1 Scene 1 and Act 2 Scene 1?
Beatrice's attitude towards the men in Act 1 Scene 1 and Act 2 Scene 1.
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Do less wise people woo more peaceably than Benedick and Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing?
Benedick and Beatrice do not woo as peaceably as less wise people because they are aware of each other's faults, having a past relationship. Unlike naive lovers such as Claudio and Hero, who are...
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How does Don Pedro plan to spend time until Claudio's marriage in Much Ado About Nothing?
To pass the time until Claudio's marriage, Don Pedro plans to match Benedick and Beatrice. He proposes this challenge to Claudio, likening it to one of "Hercules' labours" to emphasize its...
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What are examples of suspension of disbelief in Much Ado About Nothing?
Suspension of disbelief in "Much Ado About Nothing" occurs when Don Pedro woos Hero on Claudio's behalf by pretending to be Claudio at a masquerade. This plan, devised despite Don Pedro's prior...
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What kind of wife does Benedick suggest for Don Pedro? Would Don John be invited to the wedding? Is Don Pedro ready...
Benedick suggests Don Pedro needs a wife who is noble, possibly royal, to ensure a peaceful succession in Aragon. He implies Beatrice, with her intelligence and humor, is not suitable due to her...
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Why does Don John pretend not to recognize Claudio?
I think Claudio is jealous of Pedro because he's Hero's suitor. He wants to believe that Don John knows what he's talking about, so he can look down on Hero. I don't think Claudio trusts her. After...