A Raisin in the Sun

The relationship between Benedick and Beatrice is one manufactured completely through deception on the behalf of their friends. Though the plot to unite them was planned, many of the problems that arose were because of things that were overheard accidentally or on purpose. In Act II, Scene 3 Benedick is deceived into thinking that Beatrice loves him because of the speech in the garden between Leonato, Claudio, and Don Pedro. Beatrice is sent to fetch Benedick for dinner, and Benedick notes "some marks of love in her," and he decides to take pity upon her and return her love. In Act III, Scene 1 Beatrice is deceived as she overhears Hero and Ursula talk of Benedick's affection for her. Beatric

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One of the most significant puns we come across, "Note notes, forsooth, and nothing!" (II,iii,57) 'Nothing ' is meant to be pronounced 'noting'. Later Don Pedro informs Claudio that he has wooed Hero for him and Leonato has given his consent. The deception starts as Borachio reports to Don John of a conversation he overheard between Claudio and Don Pedro. Leonato orders Claudio to inform the habitants of Messina of the truth of Hero's death, "hang her an epitaph upon her tomb", and marry Antonio's daughter (who look like Hero). It is this deception which plays a large part in these misjudgments, and therefore meaning that this story is based upon mis-noting. Without Dogberry as the middleman much of the deception within the play would never be unraveled. He does this by not only taking his job quite seriously, but by trying to speak in a more educated way, therefore resulting in his many malapropisms. It is this mis-noting that builds the idea of deception versus reality within the play. This leaves an open door for Don John to devise a plan that entails Borachio and Margaret (pretending to be Hero and her lover) at the window while Don John with Don Pedro and Claudio witness the event.

Much Ado About Nothing is a play big on puns. They go off, and Claudio is left broken hearted. Later Borachio confesses to Don Pedro and Claudio, and Claudio is stricken with remorse. We see through Dogberry's behavior that he tries to rise above his position in society. " At the wedding, Claudio accuses Hero of knowing the "heat of a luxurious bed," and her blushes are a sign of her guilt. When Don John is asked how he knows Don Pedro loves Hero he responds that he "heard him swear his affection," and Borachio confirms this.

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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)

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