d", or by blushing she shows her guilt. He even says,
             Hero faints and Beatrice looks after her, this scene would have been very effective on the stage, the contrast between the wedding setting and the events taking place would have worked well. Although the audience had anticipated this scene, it still comes as quite a shock, as a result of the language used by Claudio, when he denounces her for unfaithfulness.
             The friar develops a plan to help Hero get out of trouble. He suggests that although Hero only fainted, people should be led to believe that she has died of grief. He says this would make Claudio feel guilty for killing her and therefore he would forgive her
             for what she had supposedly done. Also, he thinks the truth may emerge. Benedict persuades Leonato to go along with the plan as it is agreed. This plan gives the audience hope for Hero's situation, it builds up the suspense adding increasing interest in the play, the outcome isn't certain, but expectation that the truth will come out increase. However Hero is innocent, it is hoped the truth will emerge and her good name be restored.
             Beatrice enters the church to pray for Hero and Benedict follows her. Beatrice is hurt and angry for her cousin Hero and Benedict simply wants to help. Previously in the play there has been much witty banter between the two, both of whom insist they are content to be single. In fact the banter could be described as "Much Ado About Nothing". A great play on words, but no relationship developing until now. This scene is much more intimate than the previous one, it would probably calm the audience down slightly after the excitement of the wedding. However this calm does not last for long. For example in Act I, scene 1, Beatrice says,
             "I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me".
             Indeed, when Benedict speaks of women he says,
             "I will do myself the r...