The Prince even mentions how ironic it will be if Benedick ever does fall in love, which Benedick again states will never happen, but if it does, it will be his end. When the Prince says he shall see Benedick pale with love, Erin jumps to her defense, claiming “With anger, with sickness, or with hunger, my lord, but not with love:”, again adding to the irony that Benedick does end up falling in love with Beatrice. Erin’s portrayal of Benedick adds to this irony, and makes the prank that is pulled on him make much more sense. In an attempt to knock Benedick down a peg and make him go back on his word, Benedick is tricked into falling in love with
The Prince even mentions how ironic it will be if Benedick ever does fall in love, which Benedick again states will never happen, but if it does, it will be his end. When the Prince says he shall see Benedick pale with love, Erin jumps to her defense, claiming “With anger, with sickness, or with hunger, my lord, but not with love:”, again adding to the irony that Benedick does end up falling in love with Beatrice. Erin’s portrayal of Benedick adds to this irony, and makes the prank that is pulled on him make much more sense. In an attempt to knock Benedick down a peg and make him go back on his word, Benedick is tricked into falling in love with