Main TopicsWhat scene does hero fake her death?
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- What scene does hero fake her death?
- Who does Leonato blame for death?
- Why did Don John trick Claudio?
- Who cheated with Hero?
- Who are the characters in much ado about nothing?
- Why did Claudio kill hero in much ado about nothing?
- What does Don Pedro say to hero in much ado about nothing?
- Who is Conrade in much ado about nothing?
What scene does hero fake her death?
Act 4 Scene 1 Act 4 Scene 1 They plan to fake Hero's death and make Don Pedro and Claudio realise Hero's innocence. Left alone, Beatrice and Benedick confess their love for each other. Beatrice insists that if Benedick loves her, he will kill Claudio on Hero's behalf, to which Benedick eventually agrees.
Who does Leonato blame for death?
When Claudio and Don Pedro appear, trying to leave Leonato's estate, Leonato accuses Claudio of falsely denouncing Hero and, thus, of having caused her death.
Why did Don John trick Claudio?
Apparently, when Don John tried to overturn his brother's rule, Claudio, as Don Pedro's right-hand man, devised some clever tactics to prevent the overthrow and win this civil war for Don Pedro. Hence, Don John would love to get even with Claudio by hurting him in any way he can.
Who cheated with Hero?
Claudio was tricked, by Don John, into thinking that Hero was cheating on him with another man. He did not actually see anything.
Who are the characters in much ado about nothing?
Leonato welcomes Don John, bastard brother of Don Pedro. Don John receives the welcome coldly. All exit except Benedick and Claudio. (1.1.162) Exeunt. Manent BENEDICK and CLAUDIO. After the rest have left, Claudio asks Benedick if he noticed what a wonderful young lady Hero is.
Why did Claudio kill hero in much ado about nothing?
Claudio dotes on Hero in his mind but prefers to choose male bonding over marriage. This becomes even more apparent in the next act when Claudio and Don Pedro mock Benedick together; Claudio shows no remorse for Hero's death and appears positively triumphant in having killed her.
What does Don Pedro say to hero in much ado about nothing?
He tells Leonato, "Give not this rotten orange to your friend" (4.1.30) and accuses Hero of infidelity. Don Pedro also refuses to defend Hero's honor, telling Leonato that he watched with his own eyes as Hero embraced another man the night before.
Who is Conrade in much ado about nothing?
(1.3.1) Enter [DON] JOHN the Bastard and CONRADE, his companion. Don John is in a foul mood, and Conrade tries to talk him down, but Don John holds firmly to his resentment of his brother, who has defeated him in battle, and who has then forgiven him.
