Much Ado Act I-II

Leonato's niece and loved by Benedick and Don Pedro

Beatrice

At the masquerade, does Beatrice recognize Benedick in their exchange?

Beatrice does not because her insults are different than the ones she said to him when she did recognize him.

a soldier of Don Pedro and loved by Beatrice

Benedick

How does Benedick respond to Claudio's interest? What does this say about Benedick?

Benedick does not want Claudio to get married and does not like the idea of marriage because he is a player and distrusts women.

What is Benedick most offended at when Beatrice talks to him at the masquerade party? What does this reveal about Benedick?

Benedick is offended at the fact that Beatrice didn't recognize him and that she called him the Don Pedro's jester. This reveals that Benedick actually likes Beatrice and cares about her.

servant to Don John and is loved by Margaret

Borachio

a soldier of Don Pedro and loved by Hero

Claudio

Who is Claudio interested in? What does he seemed most concerned about regarding this?

Claudio is interested in Hero and is concerned if she is a virgin or not.

servant to Don John

Conrade

brother of Don Pedro and the villain of the play

Don John

Who knows the right information about Claudio and Don Pedro's plan? Who knows the wrong information?

Don John , Leonato

Who is Don John and why is he in Messina?

Don John is Don Pedro's brother and has just been captured by him after revolting against him.

What lie does Don John tell Claudio? What is his reaction? Why is this reaction confusing?

Don John lies to Claudio telling him that the Prince wants to woo Hero for himself. Claudio is devastated, which is confusing because he knows the real plan.

What is Don John's plan in Act I? Why does he plan to do this?

Don John plans to ruin the marriage between Claudio and Hero because Claudio was the one who beat him in war.

brother of Don John

Don Pedro

What offer does Don Pedro make to Claudio?

Don Pedro offers to woo Hero and arrange the marriage with Leonato on Claudio's behalf.

Leonato's daughter and loved by Claudio

Hero

father of Hero

Leonato

Why does Benedick believe Don Pedro, Claudio, and Leonato's first attempt at getting him and Beatrice together?

Leonato and Hero were part of the conversation and they would not lie

What information does Leonato hear about Claudio and Don Pedro's plan?

Leonato hears that Don Pedro wants to marry Hero.

tells Leonato the wrong information about Don Pedro and Claudio's plan

Leonato's brother

How are Beatrice and Benedick the same in the way they view love and marriage?

They both want the perfect person. They both would rather not get into a relationship so that they won't come out heartbroken.

When Don Pedro, Claudio, and Benedick come to Messina, where have they been?

at war?

How does Benedick react to his eavesdropping of Don Pedro, Claudio, and Leonato's conversation?

he wants to marry Beatrice

How does Beatrice describe a relationship?

in 3 stages: 1. Wooing is like a Scotch Jig 2. Wedding is like a measure 3. Repentance (marriage) is like a syncopase

How does Benedick accidentally affirm Don John's lie to Claudio?

jokingly tells him that Don John is stealing Hero from him

how were Benedick and Beatrice related in the past?

they had a relationship, but Benedick broke Beatrice's heart

what plan does Barachio propose to Don John regarding Hero and Claudio? How does he plan to carry this out? Who does this effect?

they should make Hero seem disloyal to Claudio with Borachio 1. Borachio will flirt with Margaret, calling her Hero, in Hero's room on the balcony 2. Don John will bring Claudio outside of the window to hear it. 1. the Prince will be misused because he vouched for Hero 2. Claudio will be angered 3. Hero's reputation will be ruined 4. Leonato will be killed because Hero's reputation is ruined

What plan does Don Pedro devise regarding Benedick and Beatrice? How does he plan to carry this out? Who does he enlist?

to get them to fall in love again , by secretly convincing one that the other is already in love with them , Leonato, Claudio, and Hero

what errand does Don Pedro send Beatrice on?

to invite Benedick to dinner