Have you ever wondered how two characters could ever change a tinge? Maybe they’re polar opposites, yet also attract, or maybe they’re an angel and a devil, but turn to get along. Well, this situation is similar, except it’s a “Benedick and Beatrice” situation. Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, or MAAN for short, is a play about a bouquet of series of characters who each have their own story. One of the pairs of characters is Benedick the gentleman soldier (an eminent one, too), whilst the other is Beatrice the quick-witted matron. These two characters may seem to contrast… but do they really? It’s easy to trick two to love each other, after all.
In the beginning, Benedick and Beatrice's similarities, such as being bull-headed and badger-ing, refusing to see one another's qualities. The two clearly have a thing against each other, but with just that and their shared obstinate, they were able to create a whole new part of the storyline. It’s prominent to see their distaste in each other, with the quotes “He’s incredibly fickle-his affection changes …show more content…
Both Benedick and Beatrice are tricked into thinking they are loved by each other, henceforth returning said love. This turns into eventual marriage between the two, utterly opposite of what was possibly suspected by the audience, concluding with dramatic irony. With the couples response to Don Pedros trick, they say “I’m burning up with shame! Could this be true? Do people really criticize me for being proud and scornful? …. I’ll be kind to you from now and on, and if you really do love me, that kindness will encourage you to seal our love with a wedding band.” from Beatrice, and “This can’t be a trick. They spoke with great seriousness, and they even have Hero’s testimony. …. She’s a beautiful lady. I think I sense some signs of loving her.” From Benedick. This begins the start of their new found love
In the beginning, Benedick and Beatrice's similarities, such as being bull-headed and badger-ing, refusing to see one another's qualities. The two clearly have a thing against each other, but with just that and their shared obstinate, they were able to create a whole new part of the storyline. It’s prominent to see their distaste in each other, with the quotes “He’s incredibly fickle-his affection changes …show more content…
Both Benedick and Beatrice are tricked into thinking they are loved by each other, henceforth returning said love. This turns into eventual marriage between the two, utterly opposite of what was possibly suspected by the audience, concluding with dramatic irony. With the couples response to Don Pedros trick, they say “I’m burning up with shame! Could this be true? Do people really criticize me for being proud and scornful? …. I’ll be kind to you from now and on, and if you really do love me, that kindness will encourage you to seal our love with a wedding band.” from Beatrice, and “This can’t be a trick. They spoke with great seriousness, and they even have Hero’s testimony. …. She’s a beautiful lady. I think I sense some signs of loving her.” From Benedick. This begins the start of their new found love