What fire is in mine ears can this be true stand I condemned for pride and scorn so much? What fire is in mine ears? Can this be true? Stand I condemn'd for pride and scorn so much?
Contempt, farewell! and maiden pride, adieu!
What does stand I condemned for pride and scorn so Much mean?
Yet, when she overhears Hero describing her faults, she is surprised at how she is perceived by others: “Stand I condemned for pride and scorn so much?”
She vows to abandon her habits of contempt and pride, and also to let herself love Benedick openly
.
What does Hero say to Ursula about Beatrice?
Summary: Act III, scene i
Hero tells Ursula that
Claudio and Don Pedro have informed her that Benedick is in love with Beatrice
.
When I do name him let it be thy part to praise him more than ever man did merit?
When I do name him, let it be thy part 20 To praise him more than ever man did merit.
My talk to thee must be how Benedick Is sick in love with Beatrice
. Of this matter Is little Cupid's crafty arrow made, That only wounds by hearsay.
Who said and Benedick love on I will requite thee in Act III of much ado about nothing?
“And Benedick, love on, I will requite thee,/Taming my wild heart to thy loving hand.” Act Three:
Don Pedro's
plan continues to work when Beatrice overhears Hero and Ursula describing Benedick's secret passion for her.
What fire is in my ears much ado?
What fire is in mine ears? Can this be true? Stand I condemn'd for pride and scorn so much?
Contempt, farewell! and maiden pride, adieu!
Why does Beatrice not want to marry?
Beatrice is a prime example of one of Shakespeare's strong female characters. She refuses to marry because
she has not discovered the perfect, equal partner and because she is unwilling to eschew her liberty and submit to the will of a controlling husband
.
What is the most famous quote in Much Ado About Nothing?
He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man
: and he that is more than a youth is not for me, and he that is less than a man, I am not for him. As merry as the day is long. Speak low if you speak love.
Why does Hero trick Beatrice?
In this scene, Hero tricks Beatrice into
believing Benedick loves her
by talking loudly with Ursula about Beatrice and her flaws. From being nearly silent so far in the play, Hero reveals herself to be intelligent, fun-loving and witty.
What does Margaret claim will cure Beatrice?
10. ). Margaret gaily avoids saying concretely what she means, but the gist of the joke is clear: Beatrice is sick with love, and only
benedictus—that is, Benedick—can cure her.
What animal does Hero compare Beatrice to?
To what animal does Hero compare Beatrice? Hero compares Beatrice to
a fish
. For what reasons does Beatrice decide to return Benedick's love? She decides to reciprocate the love because he is a handsome young man, he has a wonderful reputation, & Benedick could love her.
For what his heart thinks his tongue speaks?
He hath a heart as sound as a bell, and
his tongue is the clapper
, for what his heart thinks, his tongue speaks. No, that would be throwing a blot on your shiny new marriage, like showing a child his new coat and then not letting him wear it.
Why does dogberry come to Leonato's house?
Dogberry and Verges arrive at Leonato's house
to tell him something very important
. Leonato says he's busy, but asks them what's up. Dogberry and Verges spend some time talking about how honest they both are, and Leonato tells them they are tedious.
What does Beatrice decide after hearing that Benedick loves her?
Beatrice decides that
she must return Benedick's love
.
Where does Hero stage a conversation about Benedick being in love with Beatrice?
Act 2 Scene 3
Benedick asserts that he will not fall in love unless he meets the perfect woman. Knowing that Benedick can hear them, Don Pedro, Claudio and Leonato stage a conversation about Beatrice's supposed love for Benedick. After they leave, Benedick realises that he loves Beatrice.
What happens in Act 2 of much ado about nothing?
Synopsis: Don Pedro and his soldiers, disguised in masks, dance with the ladies of Leonato's household. While Don Pedro woos Hero, Beatrice mocks Benedick. After the dance, Don John distresses Claudio by telling him that Don Pedro has won Hero's love.
How is Hero in Much Ado About Nothing?
Hero is the
innocent and obedient daughter of Leonato
. She contrasts with the more outspoken and independent Beatrice and presents a conventional image of a suitable and desirable wife. Claudio describes her as a ‘jewel' when he first meets her and praises her for being ‘modest'.
Who are the characters in Much Ado About Nothing?
Characters
What should I do with him much ado about nothing?
What should I do with him—
dress him in my apparel and make him my waiting gentlewoman
? He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man; and he that is more than a youth is not for me, and he that is less than a man, I am not for him.
Is Antonio Beatrice's father?
Antonio – Leonato's elderly brother and Hero's uncle.
He is Beatrice's father
.
Who is the villain in Much Ado About Nothing?
Don John
is often seen simply as the ‘baddie' in Much Ado About Nothing – the one who causes all the problems in the play through his lies and deception.
Who is the most interesting character in Much Ado About Nothing?
Don Pedro
: As the Prince of Aragon, Don Pedro is the most powerful character in the play, and he is happy to use his power to manipulate events — but only for the good of his soldiers and friends. Don Pedro takes it upon himself to get Benedick and Beatrice together and set up the marriage between Claudio and Hero.
What is Beatrice's most important line in Much Ado About Nothing?
“
I love you with so much of my heart that none is left to protest.
” – Beatrice, Act 4 Scene 1.
What is the first line of much ado about nothing?
A dear happiness to women; they would else have been troubled with a pernicious suitor! I thank God and my cold blood, I am of your humour for that; I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me.
What are the main themes in much ado about nothing?
There are many themes running through this comedy by Shakespeare, including
love, confusion and the theme of ‘nothing' itself
. In this story of crossed wires, hidden identities and feelings, honour and deceit, we are also presented with themes of friendship and marriage.
How did they trick Beatrice into loving Benedick?
Beatrice is also tricked by
overhearing a conversation between Hero and Ursula about Benedick's love for her
. She admits to herself that she is in love with him.
Why does Hero say that she will not tell Beatrice about Benedicks love?
Why does Hero say that she will not tell Beatrice about Benedicks love?
Beatrice is too full of mockery to listen to any man that likes her
. Beatrice would only break Benedicks's heart.
What changes does Beatrice decide to make in herself after what she has overheard?
When Hero and Ursula leave, Beatrice emerges from her hiding place, astonished at what she has overheard. She realizes that she must change her ways:
She will return Benedick's love and express kindness instead of contempt and pride
.
How does conrade upset Dogberry?
He instructs that the prisoners be brought to Leonato for judgment, and Conrade makes one final attempt to insult Dogberry,
calling him “an ass,”
to which Dogberry takes great offense. This brief scene makes Don John's treachery public, despite the clumsy examination by Dogberry and Verges.
Why is much ado about nothing a comedy?
Much Ado About Nothing is generally considered one of Shakespeare's best comedies, because
it combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honor, shame, and court politics
.
Who is Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing?
Ursula is
one of Hero's waiting-gentlewomen
. She recognizes the masked Antonio as they dance together at the ball and gleefully joins in the plot to make Beatrice and Benedick fall in love, praising Benedick extravagantly to Hero when she knows that Beatrice is eavesdropping.
Why does Hero fake her death?
She is the daughter of Leonato, a governor in Messina, and cousin to Beatrice. In the play, Hero falls in love with Claudio, who, under the influence of Don John,
wrongfully accuses her of adultery
causing her to fake her death.
What is a jade trick?
The first scene between Shakespeare's wittiest lovers, Beatrice and Benedick (of Much Ado about Nothing), ends with Benedick pulling “a jade's trick.” Literally, a “jade” is an ill-conditioned horse; so a “jade's trick” is
what you would expect from such a creature—that it drop out of a race before the finish
.
What do masks symbolize in Much Ado About Nothing?
In Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing, the mask is a recurring image supporting the larger concept of
deception and counterfeit
. The masked ball that takes place allows deception and false rumors to come into play and muddle the intentions of the various players in the story.
What does the phrase paint himself mean as used in the play?
paint himself: —Claudio and Don Pedro are accusing Benedick of using cosmetics. A “wash” was a foundation coat, used to lighten the skin; “paint”
refers to the highlights which would be applied after the wash was set
. 56 And when was he wont to wash his face? 58 what they say of him.
Would you not swear all you that see her?
Would you not swear, All you that see her,
that she were a maid By these exterior shows?
But she is none. She knows the heat of a luxurious bed. 40 Her blush is guiltiness, not modesty.
