Examine the development of benedick in Much Ado About Nothin
Much Ado About Nothing is a drama written by William Shakespeare in 1958, it is one of his most outstanding comedy. It combines two separate stories which take place in Messina into one plot. Benedick is one of the leading heroes, who is also Shakespeare's most famously witty character; his changes in character are dramatic throughout the play. The changes are accompanied by the change in his relationship with Beatrice, as they move from 'skirmish of wit' to become lovers. This essay will investigate the development of Benedick's character through each act of the play. In Act I, Benedick claims to scorn love and is constantly quarrelling with Beatrice. He appears almost as a comic character, acting as if the most important part of his character is his wit. He starts "merry- war" of wits with Beatrice whenever they meet. For instance, when Benedick calls Beatrice a "rare parrot-teacher," Beatrice responds, "A bird of my tongue is better than a beast of yours" (I.i.114). Benedick continues the reference to animals in his response, saying, "I would my horse had the speed of your tongue" (I.i.115). Moreover, Benedick has exhibited a kind of macho pride in being bachelors. As Benedick says to Beatrice, "And I would I could find it
These changes certainly have a positive and optimistic impact on the play, as they match with one of the play's main themes- The ideal of social grace. They say that he must be in love and tease him about it, but surprisingly Benedick is too subdued even to answer their jokes, he simply takes Leonato aside to speak with him. 130-132) They furthermore push Benedick's desire for her by saying that he seems unworthy of a fine woman like her. His first attempt in writing poems appears in Scene ii, ironically, despite his great skill in conversation, he is not good at writing. In Act 4, Benedick confesses his love towards Beatrice and places love over sense. They rightly guess that his love for Beatrice must be the only thing that could have motivated him to challenge his dearest friend to a fight to the death. The wedding scene marks a critical turning point in the relationship between Benedick and Beatrice. in my heart that I had not a hard heart, for truly I love none" (I. Strictly he asks her whether she truly believes that Claudio has slandered Hero. When Beatrice answers yes, Benedick says, "Enough, I am engaged, I will challenge him.
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